Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruits, Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeast Asia, Southern India
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 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
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Not Available, Squirrels
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Guzmania lingulata
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Bilwa
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Guzmania
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Datureae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bael and Guzmania
Season and care of Bael and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Bael and Guzmania Physical Information
Bael and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bael and Guzmania are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Bael and Guzmania
Care of Bael and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Bael 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.