Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
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Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
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Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Autumn
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
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Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
हीथ
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Heidekraut
Guzmania lingulata
In French
bruyère
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
brezo
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
ερείκη
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
urze
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
wrzos
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Heather
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Heather and Guzmania
Season and care of Heather and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Heather and Guzmania Physical Information
Heather and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Heather and Guzmania are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Heather and Guzmania
Care of Heather and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.