Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
lucky clover is a type of clover
Number of Varieties
1200
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40000
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-99998-10
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
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9-5
Sunset Zone
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21,22
Habit
-
Clump-Forming
Plant Size
Minimum Height
50.00 cm12.70 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
20.00 cm15.20 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Red
Yellow green, Magenta, Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Thorns
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
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Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
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✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
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✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
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✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
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✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
-
Matte
Evergreen
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✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
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✘
Self-Sowing
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Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bees
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
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Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Prevent weeds
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Traditionally considered as lucky plant
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
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Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
OXALIS tetraphylla
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Four-leaved Pink Sorrel, Goodluck Plant, Lucky Clover, Mexican Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Lucky Clover
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Glücksklee
In French
Guzmania lingulata
trèfle porte-bonheur
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
trébol de la suerte
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
τυχερό τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
trevo da sorte
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
lucky koniczyny
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
felix Trifolium
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Fabales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Trifolium
Clade
Commelinids
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Tribe
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Trifolieae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Faboideae
Number of Species
6300
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27800
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