Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Bulb Vegetable
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
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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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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, 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
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Cold, Irritate the mucus membrane, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Cosmetics, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
ALLIUM cepa( Aggregatum Group)
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Scallion, Shallot
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Shallot
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Schalotte
In French
Guzmania lingulata
échalote
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
chalote
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
είδος κρεμμυδιού
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Sallot
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Sallot
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Sallot
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Properties of Guzmania and Shallot
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Shallot? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Shallot. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Shallot doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Shallot 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 Shallot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Shallot
Season and care of Guzmania and Shallot is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Shallot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shallot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Shallot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Shallot is Neutral.
Guzmania and Shallot Physical Information
Guzmania and Shallot physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Shallot height is 30.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Shallot are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Shallot flower color: White
- Shallot leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Guzmania and Shallot
Care of Guzmania and Shallot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Shallot 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 Shallot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.