Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-14
Sunset Zone
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10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
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Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, 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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
tabardillo
In German
Guzmania lingulata
tabardillo
In French
Guzmania lingulata
tabardillo
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
tabardillo
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Tabardillo
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Tabardillo
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Tabardillo
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Calliandra
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Properties of Guzmania and Tabardillo
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Tabardillo? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Tabardillo. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Tabardillo doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Tabardillo
Season and care of Guzmania and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Tabardillo Physical Information
Guzmania and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Tabardillo are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Tabardillo
Care of Guzmania and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.