Guzmania

Citron

About Guzmania and Citron

Guzmania

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Fruit

Origin

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

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

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Number of Varieties

1205

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.00 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

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

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container

Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, 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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, 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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Flying insects, Moths

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Rash, Throat itching

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GUZMANIA

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad

Citron

In Hindi

Guzmania lingulata

नीबू

In German

Guzmania lingulata

Zitrone

In French

Guzmania lingulata

Citron

In Spanish

Guzmania lingulata

Cidra

In Greek

Guzmania lingulata

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Guzmania lingulata

cidra

In Polish

Guzmania lingulata

Cytryna

In Latin

Guzmania lingulata

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Sapindales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Guzmania

Citrus

Clade

Commelinids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Tillandsioideae.

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Guzmania and Citron

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

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Season and Care of Guzmania and Citron

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

Guzmania and Citron Physical Information

Guzmania and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Citron are as follows:

Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Guzmania and Citron

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