Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Quamash
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
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
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Flying insects
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
CAMASSIA quamash 'Blue Melody'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Blue Melody Camas, Camas
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
केमाज़
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Camas
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Camas
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Camas
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Camas
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Camas
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Camas
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
camas
Phylum
Angiosperms
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Monocots
Family
Bromeliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Camas
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Camas? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Camas. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Camas doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Camas has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Guzmania and Camas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Camas
Season and care of Guzmania and Camas is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Camas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Camas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Camas is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Camas is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Camas Physical Information
Guzmania and Camas physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Camas height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Guzmania and Camas are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Camas flower color: Blue and Dark Blue
- Camas leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Guzmania and Camas
Care of Guzmania and Camas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Camas pruning is done 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 Camas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.