Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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 Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
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
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full 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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
-
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Orange
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
नारंगी
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Orange
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Orange
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
naranja
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Πορτοκάλι
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
laranja
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
aurantiaco
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Aurantioideae
Properties of Guzmania and Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Orange? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Orange. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Orange 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 Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Orange
Season and care of Guzmania and Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Orange Physical Information
Guzmania and Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Orange are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Orange flower color: White
- Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Orange
Care of Guzmania and Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Orange 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 Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.