Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Lustrous Creeping Red Fescue, Rubra trichophylla, Rubra rubra
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune grass to maintain level
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in fall
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Billbugs, Dollar spot, Pythium blight, Red blotch, Red thread, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bugs
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
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
Not Available
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
FESTUCA rubra
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Red Fescue
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Red Fescue
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Rotschwingel
In French
Guzmania lingulata
fétuque rouge
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
festuca roja
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
κόκκινο Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Red festuca
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Kostrzewa czerwona
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Red Fescue
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Guzmania and Red Fescue
Season and care of Guzmania and Red Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Red Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Red Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Red Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Red Fescue Physical Information
Guzmania and Red Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Red Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Guzmania and Red Fescue are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Red Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Red Fescue leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Red Fescue
Care of Guzmania and Red Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Red Fescue pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.