Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Eastern Africa
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
persian violet
In German
Guzmania lingulata
persian violet
In French
Guzmania lingulata
persian violet
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Violeta persa
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Violeta persa
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Persian Violet
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Exaceae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Persian Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Persian Violet. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Persian Violet
Season and care of Guzmania and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Guzmania and Persian Violet Physical Information
Guzmania and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Persian Violet are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Persian Violet
Care of Guzmania and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.