Tampala

Guzmania

About Tampala and Guzmania

Tampala

Guzmania

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Ornamental Plants

Tender Perennial

Origin

Africa, Southern Asia

North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

Number of Varieties

10120

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-15-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 5

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm50.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm20.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Yellow, Red, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Indirect sunlight

Growth Rate

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

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Late Autumn

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Clay, Loamy, Sand

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Prodenia, Red blotch

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Flying insects, Moths

Allergy

Rash, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Leaves

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

Tillandsioideae.

Number of Species

-6

1 27800

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Properties of Tampala and Guzmania

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

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Season and Care of Tampala and Guzmania

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

Tampala and Guzmania Physical Information

Tampala and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Guzmania are as follows:

Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green

Care of Tampala and Guzmania

Care of Tampala and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Tampala 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.