Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
-
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Oatgrass
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
जई घास
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Ährengras
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
oat Grass
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
aveia-
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Owies trawa
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
oat Grass
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Danthonioideae
Properties of Guzmania and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Oatgrass. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Oatgrass
Season and care of Guzmania and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Oatgrass Physical Information
Guzmania and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Oatgrass are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Guzmania and Oatgrass
Care of Guzmania and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.