Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Central America, North America
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid 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
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, 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
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Wunderblume
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Maravilha
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Mirabilis Jalapa. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Mirabilis Jalapa 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 Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Guzmania and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Guzmania and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Guzmania and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Guzmania and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.