Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
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Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
ALOPECURUS
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Foxtail Grass
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Foxtail Grass
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Foxtail Grass
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Foxtail Grass
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Hierba de cola de zorra
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
αλωπέκουρου Grass
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
grama de foxtail
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
ber trawy
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
panicum Grass
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Alopecurus
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Properties of Guzmania and Foxtail Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Foxtail Grass? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Foxtail Grass. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Foxtail Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Foxtail Grass 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 Foxtail Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Foxtail Grass
Season and care of Guzmania and Foxtail Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Foxtail Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Foxtail Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Foxtail Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Foxtail Grass Physical Information
Guzmania and Foxtail Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Foxtail Grass are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
- Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Foxtail Grass
Care of Guzmania and Foxtail Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.