Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
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Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Bearded Iris
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
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2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Dutch Iris
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Dutch Iris
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Dutch Iris
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Guzmania and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dutch Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Guzmania and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Guzmania and Dutch Iris
Care of Guzmania and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Dutch 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 Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.