Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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 pH
Acidic, 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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Flaschenbaum
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Guzmania
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Bottle Tree and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Bottle Tree and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Bottle Tree and Guzmania. Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Bottle Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Bottle Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Guzmania has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. 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 Bottle Tree and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Guzmania
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Guzmania season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Bottle Tree and Guzmania Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Guzmania are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Guzmania
Care of Bottle Tree and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Bottle Tree 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.