Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Not Available
Thicket/Colonizing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Heliconia
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Heliconia
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Heliconia
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Heliconia
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Heliconia
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Heliconia
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Heliconia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Zingiberales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Heliconiaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Season and Care of Guzmania and Heliconia
Season and care of Guzmania and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Heliconia Physical Information
Guzmania and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Heliconia are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Heliconia
Care of Guzmania and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.