Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Mexico, Central America, South America, Africa, Polynesia, Australia
  
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
8-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-5
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
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
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
Multicolor
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Indigo
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Obtuse
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Loamy
  
Well drained
  
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
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Grasshoppers, Moth
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
  
Antifungal, antimicrobial
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Leaves, stalk
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
  
Making chairs to parquetry (flooring) and staircases
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
  
Lantana camara
  
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
  
Lantana
  
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
  
Lantana
  
In German
Guzmania lingulata
  
Lantana
  
In French
Guzmania lingulata
  
Lantana
  
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
  
Lantana
  
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
  
Lantana
  
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
  
Lantana
  
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
  
Lantana
  
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
  
Lantana
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Verbenaceae
  
Genus
Guzmania
  
Lantana
  
Clade
Commelinids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Guzmania and Lantana
Season and care of Guzmania and Lantana is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Lantana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lantana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Lantana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Lantana is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Lantana Physical Information
Guzmania and Lantana physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lantana height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Lantana are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Lantana flower color: Multicolor
- Lantana leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Lantana
Care of Guzmania and Lantana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Lantana 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 Lantana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.