Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Red
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
-
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Copper iris
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Copper Iris
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Copper Iris
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Copper Iris
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Iris Copper
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Iridoideae
Properties of Guzmania and Copper Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Copper Iris? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Copper Iris. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Copper Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Copper Iris
Season and care of Guzmania and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Copper Iris Physical Information
Guzmania and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Copper Iris are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Copper Iris
Care of Guzmania and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.