Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
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Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
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Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
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Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
-
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
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Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
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Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Summer Squash
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
summer squash
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Sommerkürbis
Guzmania lingulata
In French
courges d'été
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
latem squash
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Summer Squash and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Summer Squash and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Summer Squash and Guzmania. Summer Squash doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Summer Squash does not have fragrant flowers. Summer Squash 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 Summer Squash and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Summer Squash and Guzmania
Season and care of Summer Squash and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Summer Squash and Guzmania Physical Information
Summer Squash and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Guzmania are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Summer Squash and Guzmania
Care of Summer Squash and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Summer Squash 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.