Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Forest edges, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Vine/Liana
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Flying insects
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Wisteria
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Wisteria
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Wisteria
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Glyzinien
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Glycines
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Glicinas
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
γλυκίνη
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Glicínias
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Wisteria
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Wisteria
Phylum
Angiosperms
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Millettieae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Faboideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Wisteria
Season and care of Guzmania and Wisteria is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Wisteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wisteria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Guzmania and Wisteria Physical Information
Guzmania and Wisteria physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Wisteria are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
- Wisteria leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Wisteria
Care of Guzmania and Wisteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wisteria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.