Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
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Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
-9999
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, 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
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
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Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
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Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
tabardillo
Guzmania lingulata
In German
tabardillo
Guzmania lingulata
In French
tabardillo
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
tabardillo
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Tabardillo
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Tabardillo
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Tabardillo
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Guzmania
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Subfamily
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Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Tabardillo and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Tabardillo and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Tabardillo and Guzmania. Tabardillo has thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Tabardillo does not have fragrant flowers. Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Guzmania
Season and care of Tabardillo and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Tabardillo and Guzmania Physical Information
Tabardillo and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Guzmania are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tabardillo and Guzmania
Care of Tabardillo and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Tabardillo 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.