Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblong Circular Round
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Throat itching
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, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Guzmania lingulata
céleri chou
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
apio col
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
aipo couve
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Brassica apium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Season and Care of Guzmania and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Guzmania and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Guzmania and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Guzmania and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Guzmania and Celery Cabbage
Care of Guzmania and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.