Homalomena

Guzmania

About Homalomena and Guzmania

Homalomena

Guzmania

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Origin

North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

Number of Varieties

120120

0 40000

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Habitat

Humid climates

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-12-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

35.60 cm50.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm20.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade

Indirect sunlight

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Loamy

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Autumn

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial shade, Full Shade

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Allergy

Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic

Rash, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

Sometimes

Environmental Uses

Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Rhizomes

Leaves

Other Uses

Leaves used for wrapping food

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

Guzmania lingulata

In Latin

Homalomena

Guzmania lingulata

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Arales

Poales

Family

Araceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Homalomena

Guzmania

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Commelinids

Tribe

Subfamily

Tillandsioideae.

Number of Species

1226

1 27800

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Properties of Homalomena and Guzmania

Wondering what are the properties of Homalomena and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Homalomena and Guzmania. Homalomena doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Homalomena does not have fragrant flowers. Homalomena has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic. 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 Homalomena and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Homalomena and Guzmania

Season and care of Homalomena and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Homalomena and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Homalomena is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.

Homalomena and Guzmania Physical Information

Homalomena and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Guzmania are as follows:

Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green

Care of Homalomena and Guzmania

Care of Homalomena and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Homalomena 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.