Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring, Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water during periods of drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
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
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Heals cracked skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Garden Peony
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Garten -Pfingstrose
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Jardin Pivoine
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Jardín Peony
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Κήπος Παιώνια
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Garden Peony
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Garden Peony
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Guzmania and Garden Peony
Season and care of Guzmania and Garden Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Garden Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Peony season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Garden Peony is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Garden Peony is Neutral.
Guzmania and Garden Peony Physical Information
Guzmania and Garden Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Garden Peony are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Guzmania and Garden Peony
Care of Guzmania and Garden Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Garden Peony 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 Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.