Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
-
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
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
Requires a lot of 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
Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
-
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders, Landscape
-
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Matricaire odorante
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Guzmania
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Subfamily
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Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Pineapple Weed and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple Weed and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Pineapple Weed and Guzmania. Pineapple Weed doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Guzmania
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Guzmania season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Pineapple Weed and Guzmania Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Guzmania are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Guzmania
Care of Pineapple Weed and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Pineapple Weed 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.