Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
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North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Wet lands
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Linear
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Spring
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Immunity
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
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Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Plumcot
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Plumcot
Guzmania lingulata
In French
plumcot
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
plumcot
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Plumcot
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
plumcot
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Plumcot
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Plumcot
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Vascular plant
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Subfamily
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Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Plumcot and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Plumcot and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Plumcot and Guzmania. Plumcot doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Plumcot does not have fragrant flowers. Plumcot has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Rash and Swelling and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Rash and Swelling. 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 Plumcot and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plumcot and Guzmania
Season and care of Plumcot and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Plumcot and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plumcot season is Winter and Guzmania season is Winter. The type of soil for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Plumcot and Guzmania Physical Information
Plumcot and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Plumcot and Guzmania are as follows:
Care of Plumcot and Guzmania
Care of Plumcot and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plumcot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Plumcot 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.