Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Caribbean
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Fuchsia Decidua, Fuchsia Fulgens, Fuchsia Splendens, Fuchsia Microphylla
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Forest edges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Unknown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Asthma, Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Unknown
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
FUCHSIA triphylla
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Fuchsia
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
फ्यूशिया
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Fuchsie
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Fuchsia
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Fucsia
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
φουξία
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Fúcsia
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Fuksja
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Fuchsia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Fuchsia
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Fuchsia? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Fuchsia. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Fuchsia doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Fuchsia 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 Fuchsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Fuchsia
Season and care of Guzmania and Fuchsia is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Fuchsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuchsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Fuchsia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Fuchsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Fuchsia Physical Information
Guzmania and Fuchsia physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Fuchsia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Fuchsia are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Fuchsia flower color: Orange Red
- Fuchsia leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Fuchsia
Care of Guzmania and Fuchsia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Fuchsia pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune lower leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuchsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.