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
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Screen, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
DIETES grandiflora
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Butterfly Iris
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Papillon Iris Plante
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Planta del iris de la mariposa
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Borboleta da planta Iris
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Butterfly Iris Roślin
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Gloria Iris Planta
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Dietes Salisb
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Guzmania and Butterfly Iris
Season and care of Guzmania and Butterfly Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Butterfly Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Butterfly Iris Physical Information
Guzmania and Butterfly Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Butterfly Iris are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
- Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Guzmania and Butterfly Iris
Care of Guzmania and Butterfly Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Butterfly Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.