Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Peanut
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
मूंगफली
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Erdnuss
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Maní
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Amendoim
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Arachid
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Peanut
Phylum
Angiosperms
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Faboideae
Properties of Guzmania and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Peanut. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Peanut 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 Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Peanut
Season and care of Guzmania and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Peanut is Acidic.
Guzmania and Peanut Physical Information
Guzmania and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Peanut are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Guzmania and Peanut
Care of Guzmania and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.