Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
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, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
-
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
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Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
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Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Orange
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
नारंगी
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Orange
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Orange
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
naranja
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Πορτοκάλι
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
laranja
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Pomarańczowy
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
aurantiaco
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Orange and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Orange and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Orange and Guzmania. Orange has thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Orange has allergic reactions like and Guzmania has allergic reactions like . 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 Orange and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Orange and Guzmania
Season and care of Orange and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Orange and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Orange and Guzmania Physical Information
Orange and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Orange and Guzmania are as follows:
Orange flower color: White
Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Orange and Guzmania
Care of Orange and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Orange 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.