Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
1-15
Sunset Zone
-
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Birds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Celosia
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Celosia
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Celosia
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Celosia
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Celosia
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Celosia
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Celosia
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
celosia
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Celosia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Properties of Guzmania and Celosia
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Celosia? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Celosia. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Celosia doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Celosia 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 Celosia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Celosia
Season and care of Guzmania and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celosia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Celosia is Neutral.
Guzmania and Celosia Physical Information
Guzmania and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Celosia are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Celosia
Care of Guzmania and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.