Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
Sunset Zone
-
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Flower Color
Red
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Crested Iris
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Crested Iris
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Crested Iris
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
iubatum Iris
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Iridoideae
Properties of Guzmania and Crested Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Crested Iris? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Crested Iris. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Crested Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Crested 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 Crested Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Crested Iris
Season and care of Guzmania and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Crested Iris Physical Information
Guzmania and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Crested Iris are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Crested Iris
Care of Guzmania and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Crested 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.