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
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Terrestrial
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
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Linear
Narrow oblong to 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, Indeterminate
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
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
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
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
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
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Gomphrena
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Gomphrena
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Gomphrena
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Gomphrena
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Gomphrena
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Gomphrena
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Gomphrena
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.
Gomphrenoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
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 Not Available 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 and Not Available
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.