Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Not Available
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
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, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Hybrid Phlox
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Hybrid Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Hybrid Phlox? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Hybrid Phlox. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Hybrid Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Hybrid Phlox 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 Hybrid Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Guzmania and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Guzmania and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Guzmania and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Guzmania and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.