Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Powdery mildew, Slugs
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Lungwort
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Lungenkraut
In French
Guzmania lingulata
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Lungwort
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
pulmonária
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
płucnik
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Lungwort
Phylum
Angiosperms
Ascomycota
Class
Liliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Poales
Peltigerales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Pulmonaria
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Boragineae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Lungwort
Season and care of Guzmania and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lungwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Lungwort Physical Information
Guzmania and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Lungwort are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Guzmania and Lungwort
Care of Guzmania and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Lungwort 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 Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.