Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, 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
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
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
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Dill
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
डिल प्लांट
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Dill Pflanze
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Dill usine
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Dill Planta
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Dill roślin
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Properties of Guzmania and Dill
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Dill? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Dill. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Dill doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Dill 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 Dill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Dill
Season and care of Guzmania and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Dill is Neutral.
Guzmania and Dill Physical Information
Guzmania and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Dill are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Guzmania and Dill
Care of Guzmania and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.