Life Span
Perennial
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
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Unknown
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
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
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
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
Phylum
Angiosperms
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Myrsinoideae
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 Not Available 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 and Not Available
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.