Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Confusion, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
BRUGMANSIA 'Frosty Pink'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Angel's Trumpet
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Brugmansia
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Brugmansia
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Brugmansia
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Brugmansia
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Brugmansia
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Brugmansia
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Brugmansia
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Brugmansia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Brugmansia
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Datureae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Brugmansia
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Brugmansia? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Brugmansia. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Brugmansia doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Brugmansia has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Guzmania and Brugmansia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Brugmansia
Season and care of Guzmania and Brugmansia is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Brugmansia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brugmansia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Brugmansia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Brugmansia is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Brugmansia Physical Information
Guzmania and Brugmansia physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Brugmansia height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Brugmansia are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Brugmansia flower color: White and Pink
- Brugmansia leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Brugmansia
Care of Guzmania and Brugmansia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Brugmansia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brugmansia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.