Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Oriental White
Pink Oriental
Light Pink Oriental
Red Oriental
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Unknown
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Cough, Fever, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
LILIUM 'Acapulco'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Acapulco Oriental Lily, Oriental Lily
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
ओरिएंटल लिली
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Orientalische Lilie
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Lily Oriental
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
lirio oriental
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Oriental Lily
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Lily Oriental
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Oriental Lily
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Oriental Lily
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Bromeliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lilieae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Lilioideae
Properties of Guzmania and Oriental Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Oriental Lily? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Oriental Lily. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Oriental Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Oriental Lily 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 Oriental Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Oriental Lily
Season and care of Guzmania and Oriental Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Oriental Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oriental Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Oriental Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Oriental Lily is Neutral.
Guzmania and Oriental Lily Physical Information
Guzmania and Oriental Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Oriental Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Oriental Lily are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Oriental Lily flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Oriental Lily leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Oriental Lily
Care of Guzmania and Oriental Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Oriental Lily 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 Oriental Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.