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
South America
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
-
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
peruvian daffodil
In German
Guzmania lingulata
peruvian daffodil
In French
Guzmania lingulata
peruvian daffodil
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Pamianthe
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
peruvian daffodil
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
peruvian daffodil
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
peruvian daffodil
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
peruvian daffodil
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Guzmania and Peruvian Daffodil
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Peruvian Daffodil? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Peruvian Daffodil. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Peruvian Daffodil doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Peruvian Daffodil 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 Peruvian Daffodil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Peruvian Daffodil
Season and care of Guzmania and Peruvian Daffodil is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Peruvian Daffodil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Peruvian Daffodil Physical Information
Guzmania and Peruvian Daffodil physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Peruvian Daffodil are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
- Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Peruvian Daffodil
Care of Guzmania and Peruvian Daffodil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Peruvian Daffodil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.