Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
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A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color
Red
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
हीथ
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Heidekraut
In French
Guzmania lingulata
bruyère
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
brezo
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
ερείκη
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
urze
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
wrzos
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Heather
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Heather
Season and care of Guzmania and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Heather is Acidic.
Guzmania and Heather Physical Information
Guzmania and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Heather are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Heather
Care of Guzmania and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.