Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herb
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mediterranean
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
5-9
Sunset Zone
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2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
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Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full 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
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
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
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
TEUCRIUM chamaedrys
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Wall Germander
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
Lamiaceae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Season and Care of Guzmania and Wall Germander
Season and care of Guzmania and Wall Germander is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Wall Germander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wall Germander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Wall Germander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Wall Germander is Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Wall Germander Physical Information
Guzmania and Wall Germander physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Wall Germander height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Wall Germander are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Wall Germander flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Wall Germander leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Wall Germander
Care of Guzmania and Wall Germander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Wall Germander 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 Wall Germander needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.