Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
China
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-10
Flower Color
Red
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
-
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Hydrangea
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Hortensie
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Hortensia
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Hortensia
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Hortênsia
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Hortensja
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Hibiscus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Ophiuroides
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Sorghum
Properties of Guzmania and Centipede Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Centipede Grass? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Centipede Grass. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Centipede Grass 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 Centipede Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Guzmania and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Guzmania and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Guzmania and Centipede Grass
Care of Guzmania and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.