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
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Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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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
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Ranunculus
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Ranunkel
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Ranunculus
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
ranúnculo
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Ranogkylos
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Ranogkylos
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Ranunculales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Ranunculus
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Ranunculoideae
Properties of Guzmania and Ranunculus
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Ranunculus? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Ranunculus. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Ranunculus doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Ranunculus
Season and care of Guzmania and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Ranunculus Physical Information
Guzmania and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Ranunculus are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
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Care of Guzmania and Ranunculus
Care of Guzmania and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.