Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, 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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Celery
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
अजवायन
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Sellerie
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Céleri
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Apio
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Aipo
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Seler
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
apium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Celery
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Celery? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Celery. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Celery doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Celery 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 Celery and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Celery
Season and care of Guzmania and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Celery Physical Information
Guzmania and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Celery are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Guzmania and Celery
Care of Guzmania and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.