Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
China
  
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
  
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
  
Hills, Moist Soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green, Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Linear
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Indirect sunlight
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Loamy
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Late Autumn
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Dry soil, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Bright Indirect Sunlight
  
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Remove damaged leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
  
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Flying insects, Moths
  
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
  
Rash, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
  
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
  
GUZMANIA
  
Common Name
Barberry
  
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
  
In Hindi
Burberry
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In German
Burberry
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In French
Burberry
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Spanish
Burberry
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Greek
Burberry
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Portuguese
Burberry
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Polish
kwaśnica
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
In Latin
Barberry
  
Guzmania lingulata
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Ranunculales
  
Poales
  
Family
Berberidaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Berberis
  
Guzmania
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Commelinids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Tillandsioideae.
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Barberry and Guzmania
Season and care of Barberry and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Barberry and Guzmania Physical Information
Barberry and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Barberry and Guzmania are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Barberry and Guzmania
Care of Barberry and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Barberry 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.