Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-11
Sunset Zone
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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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bees
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Kale
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
गोभी
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Grünkohl
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Chou frisé
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Col rizada
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Couve
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
kale
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Season and Care of Guzmania and Kale
Season and care of Guzmania and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Kale Physical Information
Guzmania and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Kale are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Kale
Care of Guzmania and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Kale 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 Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.