Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Flower Color
Red
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
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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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Hydrangea
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Hortensie
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Hortensia
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Hortensia
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Hortênsia
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Hortensja
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Hibiscus
Family
Bromeliaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Properties of Guzmania and Ubi
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Ubi? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Ubi. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Ubi doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Ubi 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 Ubi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Ubi
Season and care of Guzmania and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ubi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Ubi Physical Information
Guzmania and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Ubi are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Ubi
Care of Guzmania and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.