Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
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Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
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H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
चकोतरा
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Grapefruit
In French
Guzmania lingulata
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Pomelo
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Toranja
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
grejpfrut
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
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Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Grapefruit
Season and care of Guzmania and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Grapefruit Physical Information
Guzmania and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Grapefruit are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Grapefruit
Care of Guzmania and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.