Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
White lily, orange lily, Lily of the valley
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
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 Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Lily Beetle
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
LILIUM
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Lily
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
लिली
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Lilie
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Lis
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Lirio
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Κρίνος
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Lírio
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Lilia
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
lilium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lilieae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Lily
Season and care of Guzmania and Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Lily Physical Information
Guzmania and Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Lily are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Lily
Care of Guzmania and Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.