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Ragged Robin

Guzmania
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About Ragged Robin and Guzmania

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Perennial
Tender Perennial

Origin

Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

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Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

Number of Varieties

30120
0 40000
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Habitat

damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-7-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

7-1
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Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Habit

Rosette/Stemless
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Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.00 cm50.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

60.00 cm20.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Bronze, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
-

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
-

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow
Linear

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average
Loamy

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Autumn

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight

Pruning

Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Healthy tree
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
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Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Flying insects, Moths

Allergy

allergic reaction
Rash, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Acne, Eczema, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Leaves

Other Uses

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bog Garden, Wildflower
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
GUZMANIA

Common Name

Ragged Robin
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad

In Hindi

Ragged Robin
Guzmania lingulata

In German

Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Guzmania lingulata

In French

Ragged Robin
Guzmania lingulata

In Spanish

petirrojo desigual
Guzmania lingulata

In Greek

ragged Robin
Guzmania lingulata

In Portuguese

Ragged Robin
Guzmania lingulata

In Polish

Ragged Robin
Guzmania lingulata

In Latin

Robin ragged
Guzmania lingulata

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta
Angiosperms

Class

Equisetopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales
Poales

Family

Caryophyllaceae
Bromeliaceae

Genus

Lychnis
Guzmania

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Commelinids

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

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Tillandsioideae.

Number of Species

606
1 27800
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Properties of Ragged Robin and Guzmania

Wondering what are the properties of Ragged Robin and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Ragged Robin and Guzmania. Ragged Robin doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Ragged Robin does not have fragrant flowers. Ragged Robin has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Guzmania has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. 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 Ragged Robin and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Guzmania

Season and care of Ragged Robin and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Guzmania season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.

Ragged Robin and Guzmania Physical Information

Ragged Robin and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Guzmania are as follows:

  • Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose

  • Ragged Robin leaf color: Green

  • Guzmania flower color: Red

  • Guzmania leaf color: Light Green

Care of Ragged Robin and Guzmania

Care of Ragged Robin and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Ragged Robin 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.