Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
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Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Citrus
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
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H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Orange, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Acidic, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Meyer Lemon
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Meyer Lemon
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Aurantioideae
Properties of Guzmania and Meyer Lemon
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Meyer Lemon? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Meyer Lemon. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Meyer Lemon doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Meyer Lemon has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Guzmania and Meyer Lemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Guzmania and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Guzmania and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
- Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Meyer Lemon
Care of Guzmania and Meyer Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.