Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
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
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
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Bronchitis, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Kidney Stones, Malaria, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Pride of Barbados
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Pride of Barbados
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Stolz von Barbados
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Fierté de la Barbade
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Orgullo de Barbados
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Υπερηφάνεια των Μπαρμπάντος
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Offs Pridi Varvias
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Pridi offs Varvias
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Pridi offs Varvias
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Angiosperms
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Caesalpinia
Guzmania
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pride of Barbados and Guzmania
Season and care of Pride of Barbados and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of Barbados and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of Barbados season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pride of Barbados is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pride of Barbados is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Pride of Barbados and Guzmania Physical Information
Pride of Barbados and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of Barbados height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pride of Barbados and Guzmania are as follows:
Pride of Barbados flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Pride of Barbados leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Pride of Barbados and Guzmania
Care of Pride of Barbados and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of Barbados pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Pride of Barbados 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.