Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
प्याज
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Zwiebel
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Oignon
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Cebolla
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Cebola
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Cebula
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
cepa
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Commelinids
Tribe
Allieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Allioideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of White Onion and Guzmania
Season and care of White Onion and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Guzmania season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
White Onion and Guzmania Physical Information
White Onion and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of White Onion and Guzmania are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of White Onion and Guzmania
Care of White Onion and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer White Onion 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.