Guzmania

Sweet William

About Guzmania and Sweet William

Guzmania

Sweet William

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial and Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants

Origin

North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe

Types

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia

Number of Varieties

1201600

0 40000

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99993-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.00 cm45.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam

The pH of Soil

Slightly Acidic

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Loamy

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Autumn

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Container

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Flying insects, Moths

Allergy

Rash, Throat itching

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

Food for animals

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GUZMANIA

DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'

Common Name

Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad

Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William

In Hindi

Guzmania lingulata

स्वीट विलियम

In German

Guzmania lingulata

Bartn

In French

Guzmania lingulata

sweet william

In Spanish

Guzmania lingulata

Guillermo dulce

In Greek

Guzmania lingulata

είδος γαρύφαλλου

In Portuguese

Guzmania lingulata

william doce

In Polish

Guzmania lingulata

słodki William

In Latin

Guzmania lingulata

amaranthus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Caryophyllales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Caryophyllaceae

Genus

Guzmania

Dianthus

Clade

Commelinids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Tillandsioideae.

Number of Species

675

1 27800

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Properties of Guzmania and Sweet William

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

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Season and Care of Guzmania and Sweet William

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

Guzmania and Sweet William Physical Information

Guzmania and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Sweet William are as follows:

Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green

Care of Guzmania and Sweet William

Care of Guzmania and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.