Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Not Available
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Moist
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Damp
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Plectranthus barbatus
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
पत्थरचूर
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Harfensträucher
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Coleus forskohlii
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Coleus Forskohlii
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Coleus Forskohlii
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Coleus Forskohlii
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Coleus Forskohlii
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Coleus Forskohlii? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Coleus Forskohlii. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Coleus Forskohlii 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 Coleus Forskohlii and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Coleus Forskohlii
Season and care of Guzmania and Coleus Forskohlii is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Coleus Forskohlii Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coleus Forskohlii season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Guzmania and Coleus Forskohlii Physical Information
Guzmania and Coleus Forskohlii physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Coleus Forskohlii are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
- Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Care of Guzmania and Coleus Forskohlii
Care of Guzmania and Coleus Forskohlii include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Coleus Forskohlii pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.