Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Africa, America, Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Lockinch, Petite Indigo, White Profusion
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Spider mites
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Buddleia davidii
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Butterflybush
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Butterfly Bush
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Schmetterlingsstrauch
In French
Guzmania lingulata
buisson de papillon
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
arbusto de las mariposas
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Butterfly Μπους
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
arbusto de borboleta
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Butterfly Bush
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
papilio rubo
Phylum
Angiosperms
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Season and Care of Guzmania and Butterfly Bush
Season and care of Guzmania and Butterfly Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Butterfly Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Butterfly Bush is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Butterfly Bush is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Guzmania and Butterfly Bush Physical Information
Guzmania and Butterfly Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Butterfly Bush height is 7.50 cm and width 4.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Butterfly Bush are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Butterfly Bush flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Butterfly Bush leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Guzmania and Butterfly Bush
Care of Guzmania and Butterfly Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Butterfly Bush pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.