Guzmania

Gomphrena

About Guzmania and Gomphrena

Guzmania

Gomphrena

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Origin

North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Central America

Types

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed

Number of Varieties

1203

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

Sunset Zone

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

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.00 cm30.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

White, Purple, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Narrow oblong to elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

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, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container

Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

14-14-14 Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Allergy

Rash, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Borders, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

690

1 27800

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Properties of Guzmania and Gomphrena

Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Gomphrena? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Gomphrena. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Gomphrena doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Guzmania and Gomphrena

Season and care of Guzmania and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Gomphrena is Neutral.

Guzmania and Gomphrena Physical Information

Guzmania and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Gomphrena are as follows:

Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green

Care of Guzmania and Gomphrena

Care of Guzmania and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.