Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, 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
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Guzmania lingulata
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Ornamental Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Ornamental Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Ornamental Rhubarb. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Guzmania and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Guzmania and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Guzmania and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Guzmania and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
