Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
प्याज
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Zwiebel
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Oignon
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Cebolla
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Cebola
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Cebula
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
cepa
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Allioideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and White Onion
Season and care of Guzmania and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for White Onion is Neutral.
Guzmania and White Onion Physical Information
Guzmania and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and White Onion are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and White Onion
Care of Guzmania and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.