Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Loamy
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Offsets
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
-
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
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Botanical Name
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
peruvian daffodil
Guzmania lingulata
In German
peruvian daffodil
Guzmania lingulata
In French
peruvian daffodil
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Pamianthe
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
peruvian daffodil
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
peruvian daffodil
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
peruvian daffodil
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
peruvian daffodil
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Commelinids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Peruvian Daffodil and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian Daffodil and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Peruvian Daffodil and Guzmania. Peruvian Daffodil doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Peruvian Daffodil does not have fragrant flowers. Peruvian Daffodil 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 Peruvian Daffodil and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Guzmania
Season and care of Peruvian Daffodil and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Daffodil and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Peruvian Daffodil and Guzmania Physical Information
Peruvian Daffodil and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Daffodil and Guzmania are as follows:
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Guzmania
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Daffodil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Peruvian Daffodil 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.