Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Orange bottlebrush ginger, Kahili ginger, Cream garland-lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Forest edges, Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Swamps, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires consistently moist soil, Water Deeply
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize every week
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Ants, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Not Available
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
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Chest pain, Febrifuge, Joint pain, Stomachic, Tonic, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Garland, Paper pulp, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
HEDYCHIUM coronarium
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Butterfly Ginger, Butterfly Lily, White Garland Lily
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Butterfly Ginger Plant
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Schmetterling Ingwerpflanze
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Papillon Ginger Plante
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Planta de jengibre de la mariposa
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Πεταλούδα Τζίντζερ φυτών
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Borboleta Ginger planta
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Butterfly Ginger roślin
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Gingiber Plantae Gloria
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Zingiberales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zingibereae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Butterfly Ginger
Season and care of Guzmania and Butterfly Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Butterfly Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Butterfly Ginger is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Butterfly Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Butterfly Ginger Physical Information
Guzmania and Butterfly Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Butterfly Ginger height is 152.40 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Butterfly Ginger are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Butterfly Ginger flower color: White and Yellow
- Butterfly Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Guzmania and Butterfly Ginger
Care of Guzmania and Butterfly Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Butterfly Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.