Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red
Light Yellow, Ivory
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Three Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Indeterminate
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 Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Beetles
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
IPOMOEA alba
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Evening Glory, Moonflower
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Moonflower
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Monet
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Monet
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Monet
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Μονέ
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Monet
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Monet
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Monet
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Moonflower
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Moonflower? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Moonflower. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Moonflower doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Moonflower 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 Moonflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Moonflower
Season and care of Guzmania and Moonflower is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Moonflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moonflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Moonflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Moonflower Physical Information
Guzmania and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Guzmania and Moonflower are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Moonflower leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Moonflower
Care of Guzmania and Moonflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Moonflower 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 Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.