Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Lungwort
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Lungenkraut
Guzmania lingulata
In French
pulmonaire
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Lungwort
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Lungwort
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
płucnik
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Lungwort
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Ascomycota
Angiosperms
Class
Ascomycetes
Liliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Poales
Family
Boraginaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Guzmania
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Boragineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Lungwort and Guzmania
Season and care of Lungwort and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Lungwort and Guzmania Physical Information
Lungwort and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Lungwort and Guzmania are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Lungwort and Guzmania
Care of Lungwort and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.