Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruits, Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Linear
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
-
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Guzmania lingulata
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Bilwa
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Brugmansia
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Bael
Season and care of Guzmania and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Bael is Neutral.
Guzmania and Bael Physical Information
Guzmania and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Bael are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Guzmania and Bael
Care of Guzmania and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.