Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
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Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Loamy
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
-
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Hosta
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Hosta
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Hosta
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Hosta
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Hosta
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Hosta
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Hosta
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Hosta
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
strone
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Hosta and Guzmania
Season and care of Hosta and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Hosta and Guzmania Physical Information
Hosta and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Guzmania are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hosta and Guzmania
Care of Hosta and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Hosta 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.