Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Asia, Europe
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
American Lily of the Valley, European Lily of the Valley, Japanese Lily of the valley.
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Banks, Broad-Leaved Forests, coppices, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest margins, Ridges, Rocky Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Not Available
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Late Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aureobasidium leaf spot, Foliar nematode, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bees
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Chest pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Convallaria majalis
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Lily of the Valley
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
कामुदिनी
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Maiglöckchen
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Lily of the Valley
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Lirio de los valles
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Κρίνος της κοιλάδας
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Lírio do Vale
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Lilia doliny
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Lílium convállium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Convallaria
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Guzmania and Lily of the Valley
Season and care of Guzmania and Lily of the Valley is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Lily of the Valley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lily of the Valley season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Lily of the Valley is Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Lily of the Valley is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Lily of the Valley Physical Information
Guzmania and Lily of the Valley physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lily of the Valley height is 6.00 cm and width 1.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Lily of the Valley are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Lily of the Valley flower color: Pink and White
- Lily of the Valley leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Lily of the Valley
Care of Guzmania and Lily of the Valley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Lily of the Valley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily of the Valley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.