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
Not Available
  
7-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
10 - 7
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
7, 9, 10
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
  
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
Yes
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
  
Bees, Flies
  
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
  
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
Not Available
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Embryophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
GLUMIFLORAE
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Guzmania
  
Ophiuroides
  
Clade
Commelinids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Andropogoneae
  
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
  
Sorghum
  
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 Not Available 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 and Not Available
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.