Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Melanesia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Snow Bush
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
बर्फ बुश
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Schnee Bush
In French
Guzmania lingulata
neige Bush
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
nieve Bush
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
neve de Bush
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Euphorbiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Antidesmatoideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Snow Bush
Season and care of Guzmania and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Snow Bush Physical Information
Guzmania and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Snow Bush are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Snow Bush flower color: Green
- Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Care of Guzmania and Snow Bush
Care of Guzmania and Snow Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.