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
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Flower Color
Red
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Several shades of 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, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
pinkroot
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Spigelia
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Spigelia
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Spigelia
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Spigelia
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Spigelia
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Spigelia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Season and Care of Guzmania and Pinkroot
Season and care of Guzmania and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Pinkroot Physical Information
Guzmania and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Pinkroot are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Pinkroot
Care of Guzmania and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.