Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
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A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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 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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
गोभी
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Kohl
In French
Guzmania lingulata
chou
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
repollo
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
λάχανο
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
repolho
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
kapusta
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
brassica
Phylum
Angiosperms
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Caulanthus
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Season and Care of Guzmania and Cabbage
Season and care of Guzmania and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Cabbage Physical Information
Guzmania and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Cabbage are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Cabbage
Care of Guzmania and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.