Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Not Available
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Blue Violet
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
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
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
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Polemonioideae
Properties of Guzmania and Wild Blue Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Wild Blue Phlox? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Wild Blue Phlox. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Wild Blue Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Wild Blue Phlox 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 Wild Blue Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Guzmania and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Guzmania and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Guzmania and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Guzmania and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.