Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
  
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
  
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
  
Roadsides, wastelands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
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
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
Orange, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Loamy
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
  
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
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
  
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
  
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
  
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
  
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
  
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
  
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
  
Marigold
  
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
  
गेंदा
  
In German
Guzmania lingulata
  
Ringelblume
  
In French
Guzmania lingulata
  
Souci
  
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
  
Caléndula
  
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
  
κατιφές
  
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
  
Malmequer
  
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
  
Nogietek
  
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
  
Caltha
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Guzmania
  
Tagetes
  
Clade
Commelinids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Guzmania and Marigold
Season and care of Guzmania and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Guzmania and Marigold Physical Information
Guzmania and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Marigold are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Marigold
Care of Guzmania and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.