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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
  
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Liliales
  
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.