Life Span
Perennial
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
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
CITRUS
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Citrus
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Zitruspflanzen
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Citrus
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Citrus
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Citrus
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Citrus é um género
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Cytrus
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
citrus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Asteroideae
Properties of Guzmania and Citrus
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Citrus? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Citrus. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Citrus doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Citrus 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 Citrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Citrus
Season and care of Guzmania and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Citrus Physical Information
Guzmania and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Citrus are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Citrus
Care of Guzmania and Citrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Citrus 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.