About Guzmania and Watermilfoil
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Container
In Water
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
watermilfoil
In German
Guzmania lingulata
watermilfoil
In French
Guzmania lingulata
myriophylle
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
watermilfoil
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
watermilfoil
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
watermilfoil
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
watermilfoil
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Saxifragales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Myriophyllum
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Watermilfoil. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Guzmania and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Guzmania and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Guzmania and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Guzmania and Watermilfoil
Care of Guzmania and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.