Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
-
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
ZEA mays
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Maize
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
मक्का
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Mais
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Blé
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Maíz
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Milho
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Kukurydza
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
corn
Phylum
Angiosperms
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Corn
Season and care of Guzmania and Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Corn is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Corn is Neutral.
Guzmania and Corn Physical Information
Guzmania and Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Corn height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Corn are as follows:
Care of Guzmania and Corn
Care of Guzmania and Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Corn 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 Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.