Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
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Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
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8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
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Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Zonal Geranium
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Geraniaceae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Properties of Guzmania and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Zonal Geranium. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Guzmania and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Guzmania and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Guzmania and Zonal Geranium
Care of Guzmania and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.