Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
Sunset Zone
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H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Birds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Poisonous when unripe
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
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Garland
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Celeste Fig, Fig
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
अंजीर
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Echte Feige
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Ficus carica
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Ficus carica
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Celeste Fig
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Figueira-comum
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Figowiec pospolity
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Ficus carica
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Properties of Guzmania and Celeste Fig
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Celeste Fig? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Celeste Fig. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Celeste Fig doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Celeste Fig 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 Celeste Fig and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Celeste Fig
Season and care of Guzmania and Celeste Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Celeste Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Celeste Fig Physical Information
Guzmania and Celeste Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Celeste Fig are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
- Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Celeste Fig
Care of Guzmania and Celeste Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Celeste Fig 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 Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.