Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
India
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Green cardamom, Black cardamom
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Dark 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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Aphrodisiac, Cold, Diuretic, Fights Depression
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Pods, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
ELETTARIA cardamomum
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Cardamom
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
इलायची
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Kardamom
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Cardamome
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Cardamomo
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Κάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Cardamomo
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Kardamon
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Cardamom
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Zingiberales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Cardamom
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Cardamom? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Cardamom. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Cardamom doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Cardamom 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 Cardamom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Cardamom
Season and care of Guzmania and Cardamom is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Cardamom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cardamom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Cardamom is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Cardamom is Neutral.
Guzmania and Cardamom Physical Information
Guzmania and Cardamom physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cardamom height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Guzmania and Cardamom are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Cardamom flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Cardamom leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Cardamom
Care of Guzmania and Cardamom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Cardamom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardamom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.