Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
California
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
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
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Matilija Poppy
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Matilija Poppy
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Papaveraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Matilija Poppy and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Matilija Poppy and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Matilija Poppy and Guzmania. Matilija Poppy has thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Matilija Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Guzmania has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Matilija Poppy and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Guzmania
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Guzmania season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Matilija Poppy and Guzmania Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Guzmania are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Matilija Poppy and Guzmania
Care of Matilija Poppy and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Matilija Poppy 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.