Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
6 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Pot Marigold
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Ringelblume
In French
Guzmania lingulata
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Caléndula
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
pot Marigold
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Angiosperms
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Guzmania and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Guzmania and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Guzmania and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Pot Marigold
Care of Guzmania and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.