Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
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
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Rhabarber
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Rhubarbe
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Ruibarbo
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Ruibarbo
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Rabarbar
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
RHEUM
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Rhubarb. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Rhubarb
Season and care of Guzmania and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Rhubarb Physical Information
Guzmania and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Rhubarb are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Rhubarb
Care of Guzmania and Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Rhubarb pruning is done 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 Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.