Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Red, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
waterlogging
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
waterlogging
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
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
Water gardening
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
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
watermilfoil
Guzmania lingulata
In German
watermilfoil
Guzmania lingulata
In French
myriophylle
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
watermilfoil
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
watermilfoil
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
watermilfoil
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
watermilfoil
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
watermilfoil
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Poales
Family
Haloragaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Myriophyllum
Guzmania
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Watermilfoil and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Watermilfoil and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Watermilfoil and Guzmania. Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Watermilfoil does not have fragrant flowers. Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Watermilfoil and Guzmania
Season and care of Watermilfoil and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Watermilfoil and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Watermilfoil and Guzmania Physical Information
Watermilfoil and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Watermilfoil and Guzmania are as follows:
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Watermilfoil and Guzmania
Care of Watermilfoil and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Watermilfoil 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.