Guzmania

Scented Geranium

About Guzmania and Scented Geranium

Guzmania

Scented Geranium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Origin

North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

herbaceous annuals

Number of Varieties

120200

0 40000

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

-999910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.00 cm38.14 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Linear to lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Slightly Acidic

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Loamy

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Autumn

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container

Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Allergy

Rash, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Number of Species

6200

1 27800

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Properties of Guzmania and Scented Geranium

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

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Season and Care of Guzmania and Scented Geranium

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

Guzmania and Scented Geranium Physical Information

Guzmania and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Scented Geranium are as follows:

Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green

Care of Guzmania and Scented Geranium

Care of Guzmania and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.