Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
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Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
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8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
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
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Pelargonium
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Pelargonium
In French
Guzmania lingulata
pélargonium
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
pelargonium
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
pelargônio
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
pelargonia
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Pelargonium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Pelargonium
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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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.