Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin, India
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Dianthus chinensis, Dianthus deltoides
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
meadows, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, H1, 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
Habit
Not Available
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, 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
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
DIANTHUS
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Dianthus, Garden Spice Fuchsia Dianthus
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Dianthus
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Dianthus
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Dianthus
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Dianthus
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Dianthus
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Dianthus
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Dianthus
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Dianthus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Caryophylleae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Caryophylloideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Dianthus
Season and care of Guzmania and Dianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Dianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dianthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Dianthus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Dianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Dianthus Physical Information
Guzmania and Dianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Dianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Dianthus are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Dianthus flower color: Pink and Fuchsia
- Dianthus leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Guzmania and Dianthus
Care of Guzmania and Dianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Dianthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.