Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
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Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
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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
-
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
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 flowers, 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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Lemon Thyme
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Zitronenthymian
In French
Guzmania lingulata
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
citron Thyme
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Guzmania and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Guzmania and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Lemon Thyme
Care of Guzmania and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.