Guzmania

Cyclamen

About Guzmania and Cyclamen

Guzmania

Cyclamen

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants, Tubers

Origin

North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia

Types

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum

Number of Varieties

12024

0 40000

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99995-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.00 cm0.54 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm0.75 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Pink, Purple, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Silver

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Slightly Acidic

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Loamy

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Autumn

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

From bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Flying insects, Moths

Allergy

Rash, Throat itching

Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

Sometimes

Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Root, Stem

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GUZMANIA

Cyclamen Persicum

Common Name

Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad

Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen

In Hindi

Guzmania lingulata

Sikalemen

In German

Guzmania lingulata

Zyklamen

In French

Guzmania lingulata

Cyclamen

In Spanish

Guzmania lingulata

Ciclamen

In Greek

Guzmania lingulata

κυκλάμινο

In Portuguese

Guzmania lingulata

Cíclame

In Polish

Guzmania lingulata

Cyklamen

In Latin

Guzmania lingulata

Cyclamīnos

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Anthophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Dicotyledonae

Order

Poales

Ericales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Primulaceae

Genus

Guzmania

Cyclamen

Clade

Commelinids

Tribe

Cyclamineae

Subfamily

Tillandsioideae.

Myrsinoideae

Number of Species

623

1 27800

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Properties of Guzmania and Cyclamen

Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Cyclamen? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Cyclamen. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Cyclamen doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Cyclamen 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 Cyclamen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Guzmania and Cyclamen

Season and care of Guzmania and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Cyclamen is Acidic.

Guzmania and Cyclamen Physical Information

Guzmania and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Cyclamen are as follows:

Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green

Care of Guzmania and Cyclamen

Care of Guzmania and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.