Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
India, Nepal
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
it is a type of ginger
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root bark
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
पीले अदरक
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Angiosperms
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Poales
Zingiberales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Yellow Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Yellow Ginger? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Yellow Ginger. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Yellow Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Guzmania and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Guzmania and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Yellow Ginger
Care of Guzmania and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.