Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
variegated butterbur
In German
Guzmania lingulata
bunte Pestwurz
In French
Guzmania lingulata
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
butterbur variegada
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
varius butterbur
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Season and Care of Guzmania and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Guzmania and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Guzmania and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Guzmania and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Guzmania and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.