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About Guzmania and Sapodilla

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
1.3 Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
1.4 Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
120
Rank: 37 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
About Elderberry
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1.5 Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Coastal Regions
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
1.9 Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
50.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
150.00 cm
Rank: 87 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
60.00 cm
Rank: 96 (Overall)
About Evening Primrose
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Red
Yellow
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Dark Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Linear
Ovate
2.4 Thorns
7% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
24% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
34% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs more water during establishment
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
4.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
Not Available
84% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
Not Available
95% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
40% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
61% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
65% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
19% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
17% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
13% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
14% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
57% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
17% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
1% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
No Tender Perennial Garden Plants has it !
5% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
3% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
1% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
Not Available
49% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
5.12 Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Stomach pain, Vomiting
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
6.1.3 Edible Uses
Sometimes
All Fruits Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
6.2.3 Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
18% Fruits Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
All Fruits Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Manilkara zapota
7.2 Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
7.2.1 In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
चीकू
7.2.2 In German
Guzmania lingulata
Breiapfelbaum
7.2.3 In French
Guzmania lingulata
Sapotillier
7.2.4 In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
chicle
7.2.5 In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
sapodilla
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
sapodilla
7.2.7 In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
7.2.8 In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
sapodilla
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Poales
Ericales
8.5 Family
Bromeliaceae
Sapotaceae
8.6 Genus
Guzmania
Abelia
8.7 Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Sapoteae
8.9 Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Sapotoideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
6
Rank: 100 (Overall)
134
Rank: 74 (Overall)
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Properties of Guzmania and Sapodilla

Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Sapodilla? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Sapodilla. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Sapodilla doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Sapodilla 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 Sapodilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Guzmania and Sapodilla

Season and care of Guzmania and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Sapodilla is Neutral.

Guzmania and Sapodilla Physical Information

Guzmania and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Sapodilla are as follows:

  • Guzmania flower color: Red

  • Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available

  • Sapodilla flower color: Yellow

  • Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Guzmania and Sapodilla

Care of Guzmania and Sapodilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.