Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
  
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Eastern Australia
  
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
  
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
21,22
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
  
Green, Light Green, Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green, Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green, Light Green, Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Loamy
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Container
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
  
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
  
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
No
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
  
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
  
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
  
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
  
Hibiscus splendens
  
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
  
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
  
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
  
Splendid Hibiscus
  
In German
Guzmania lingulata
  
Splendid Hibiscus
  
In French
Guzmania lingulata
  
Splendid Hibiscus
  
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
  
Hibiscus Splendid
  
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
  
Splendid Hibiscus
  
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
  
Hibiscus Splendid
  
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
  
Splendid hibiskusa
  
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
  
egregiam Hibiscus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Malvaceae
  
Genus
Guzmania
  
Hibiscus
  
Clade
Commelinids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Hibisceae
  
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
  
Malvoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Guzmania and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Guzmania and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Guzmania and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Guzmania and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Guzmania and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Guzmania and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.