Guzmania

Chickpea

About Guzmania and Chickpea

Guzmania

Chickpea

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Vegetable

Origin

North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Mediterranean, Turkey, Africa, Southern Asia, Western Asia

Types

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

Number of Varieties

1203

0 40000

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-9999-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.00 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

White, Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Green, Bronze, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Sea Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Sea Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Sea Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Small oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Loamy

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Autumn

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Container

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

Compost

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Flying insects, Moths

Insects

Allergy

Rash, Throat itching

Constipation, Legume allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

constipation, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Nutrients

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Seeds

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GUZMANIA

CICER arietinum

Common Name

Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad

Bengal Gram, Chickpea , Garbanzo Bean, Indian Pea

In Hindi

Guzmania lingulata

चना

In German

Guzmania lingulata

Kichererbse

In French

Guzmania lingulata

Pois chiche

In Spanish

Guzmania lingulata

Garbanzo

In Greek

Guzmania lingulata

Ρεβίθι

In Portuguese

Guzmania lingulata

grão de bico

In Polish

Guzmania lingulata

Groch włoski

In Latin

Guzmania lingulata

CICER

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Spermatophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Fabales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Guzmania

Cicer

Clade

Commelinids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Viceae Alef

Subfamily

Tillandsioideae.

Papilionoideae

Number of Species

690

1 27800

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Properties of Guzmania and Chickpea

Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Chickpea? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Chickpea. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Chickpea doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Chickpea 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 Chickpea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Guzmania and Chickpea

Season and care of Guzmania and Chickpea is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Chickpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chickpea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Chickpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Chickpea is Acidic, Neutral.

Guzmania and Chickpea Physical Information

Guzmania and Chickpea physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Chickpea height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Chickpea are as follows:

Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Chickpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Chickpea leaf color: Green

Care of Guzmania and Chickpea

Care of Guzmania and Chickpea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Chickpea 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 Chickpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.