Home
×

Guzmania
Guzmania

Spanish Shawl
Spanish Shawl



ADD
Compare
X
Guzmania
X
Spanish Shawl

About Guzmania and Spanish Shawl

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
1.3 Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central 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
ADD ⊕
1.5 Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Not Available
Spreading
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
50.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
30.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
About Cyclamen
ADD ⊕
2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
60.00 cm
Rank: 96 (Overall)
About Evening Primrose
ADD ⊕
2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Red
Fuchsia
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Dark Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Linear
Oval Cordate
2.4 Thorns
7% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
7% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
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
72% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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
Acidic, Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, 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
15% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
Not Available
8% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
40% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
40% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
4% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
19% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
19% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
13% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
13% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
57% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
57% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
1% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
1% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
5.8 Evergreen
No Tender Perennial Garden Plants has it !
No Tender Perennial Garden Plants has it !
5.9 Invasive
3% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
3% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
Not Available
48% Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
5.12 Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
6.1.3 Edible Uses
Sometimes
Sometimes
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Not Available
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
6.2.3 Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
All Tender Perennial Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
HETEROCENTRON elegans
7.2 Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Spanish Shawl
7.2.1 In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Heterocentron
7.2.2 In German
Guzmania lingulata
Heterocentron
7.2.3 In French
Guzmania lingulata
Heterocentron
7.2.4 In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Heterocentron
7.2.5 In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Heterocentron
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Heterocentron
7.2.7 In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Heterocentron
7.2.8 In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Heterocentron
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Poales
Myrtales
8.5 Family
Bromeliaceae
Melastomataceae
8.6 Genus
Guzmania
Heterocentron
8.7 Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
8.9 Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
6
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
About Calla Lily
ADD ⊕

Properties of Guzmania and Spanish Shawl

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

Season and Care of Guzmania and Spanish Shawl

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

Guzmania and Spanish Shawl Physical Information

Guzmania and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Spanish Shawl are as follows:

  • Guzmania flower color: Red

  • Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available

  • Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia

  • Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Guzmania and Spanish Shawl

Care of Guzmania and Spanish Shawl include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.