Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Central America
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Ornamental
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
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
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Cough, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Globe Amaranth
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
GOMPHRENA globosa
In German
Guzmania lingulata
GOMPHRENA globosa
In French
Guzmania lingulata
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
GOMPHRENA globosa
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Globe Amaranth
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Globe Amaranth? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Globe Amaranth. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Globe Amaranth doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Globe Amaranth
Season and care of Guzmania and Globe Amaranth is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Globe Amaranth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Globe Amaranth is Neutral.
Guzmania and Globe Amaranth Physical Information
Guzmania and Globe Amaranth physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Globe Amaranth are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
- Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Guzmania and Globe Amaranth
Care of Guzmania and Globe Amaranth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.