Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Herbaceous perennial
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Orange, Orange Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
GYNURA aurantiaca
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Purple Velvet Plant
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
gynura aurantiaca
Guzmania lingulata
In German
aurantiaca Gynura
Guzmania lingulata
In French
aurantiaca Gynura
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
aurantiaca gynura
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Gynura aurantiaca
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Gynura aurantiaca
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Gynura aurantiaca
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Gynura aurantiaca
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Purple Velvet Plant and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Purple Velvet Plant and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Purple Velvet Plant and Guzmania. Purple Velvet Plant doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Purple Velvet Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Purple Velvet Plant has allergic reactions like Not Available and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Purple Velvet Plant and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Purple Velvet Plant and Guzmania
Season and care of Purple Velvet Plant and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Velvet Plant and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Velvet Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Velvet Plant is Loam and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Purple Velvet Plant is Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Purple Velvet Plant and Guzmania Physical Information
Purple Velvet Plant and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Velvet Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Purple Velvet Plant and Guzmania are as follows:
Purple Velvet Plant flower color: White, Orange and Orange Red
Purple Velvet Plant leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Purple Velvet Plant and Guzmania
Care of Purple Velvet Plant and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Velvet Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Purple Velvet Plant 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.