Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly 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
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune prior to new growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
IMPATIENS 'Fisnics Magpink'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Magic Pink New Guinea Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
न्यू गिनी Impatiens
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Neu-Guinea Impatiens
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Nouvelle-Guinée Impatiens
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Nueva Guinea Impatiens
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Νέα Γουινέα Impatiens
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Nova Guiné Impatiens
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Nowa Gwinea Niecierpek
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Impatiens New Guinea
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Guzmania and New Guinea Impatiens
Season and care of Guzmania and New Guinea Impatiens is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and New Guinea Impatiens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and New Guinea Impatiens season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for New Guinea Impatiens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for New Guinea Impatiens is Neutral.
Guzmania and New Guinea Impatiens Physical Information
Guzmania and New Guinea Impatiens physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas New Guinea Impatiens height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and New Guinea Impatiens are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
New Guinea Impatiens flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon and Lavender
- New Guinea Impatiens leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Guzmania and New Guinea Impatiens
Care of Guzmania and New Guinea Impatiens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and New Guinea Impatiens pruning is done Prune prior to new growth. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer New Guinea Impatiens needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.