About Guzmania and Fuller's Teasel
Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Birds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Wildflower
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Fullers Karde
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Angiosperms
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Dipsacoideae
Properties of Guzmania and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Fuller's Teasel. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Guzmania and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Guzmania and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Guzmania and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.