Guzmania

Monkey-flower

About Guzmania and Monkey-flower

Guzmania

Monkey-flower

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants, Tender Perennial

Origin

North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

Mimulus

Number of Varieties

120100

0 40000

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.00 cm12.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm15.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Loamy

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Autumn

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container

Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial 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

Larva

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Allergy

Rash, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

Antiseptic, Burns

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

Number of Species

6100

1 27800

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Properties of Guzmania and Monkey-flower

Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Monkey-flower? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Monkey-flower. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Monkey-flower doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Monkey-flower 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 Monkey-flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Guzmania and Monkey-flower

Season and care of Guzmania and Monkey-flower is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Monkey-flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Monkey-flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Monkey-flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Monkey-flower is Acidic, Neutral.

Guzmania and Monkey-flower Physical Information

Guzmania and Monkey-flower physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Monkey-flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Monkey-flower are as follows:

Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Monkey-flower flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Rose
Monkey-flower leaf color: Green

Care of Guzmania and Monkey-flower

Care of Guzmania and Monkey-flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Monkey-flower 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 Monkey-flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.