Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
World/Pandemic
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
242
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Encyclia, Orchid
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
आर्किड
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Orchidee
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Orchidée
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Orquídea
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
εγκύκλιο
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
orquídea
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
orquídea
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Epidendrum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Encyclia
Season and care of Guzmania and Encyclia is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Encyclia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Encyclia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Encyclia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Encyclia is Acidic.
Guzmania and Encyclia Physical Information
Guzmania and Encyclia physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Encyclia are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
- Encyclia leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Encyclia
Care of Guzmania and Encyclia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.