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About Guzmania and Persian Violet


About Persian Violet and Guzmania


What is

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
120   
37
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   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
50.00 cm   
99+
25.40 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
25.40 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

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   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Linear   
Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Indirect sunlight   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Slow   

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   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting   
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

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   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
No   

Attracts
Flying insects, Moths   
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Rash, Throat itching   
Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

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   

Plant Benefits
  
  

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   

Scientific Name

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   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Angiosperms   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Poales   
Gentianales   

Family
Bromeliaceae   
Gentianaceae   

Genus
Guzmania   
Exacum   

Clade
Commelinids   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Exaceae   

Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.   
Not Available   

Number of Species
6   
99+
Not Available   

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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.

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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:

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.

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