Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
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Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
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Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Loamy
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Pollen
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
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Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
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Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
GUZMANIA
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
persian violet
Guzmania lingulata
In German
persian violet
Guzmania lingulata
In French
persian violet
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Persian Violet
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Gentianaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Subfamily
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Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Persian Violet and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Guzmania. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Persian Violet and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Guzmania
Season and care of Persian Violet and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Persian Violet and Guzmania Physical Information
Persian Violet and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Guzmania are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Persian Violet and Guzmania
Care of Persian Violet and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Persian Violet 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.