Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Not Available
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Linear
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Guzmania and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Guzmania and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Guzmania and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Guzmania and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of Guzmania and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Guzmania and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.