Guzmania

Baobab

About Guzmania and Baobab

Guzmania

Baobab

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar

Types

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab

Number of Varieties

1208

0 40000

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild

USDA Hardiness Zone

-999910-14

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.00 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm1,520.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Loamy

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Autumn

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container

Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves

Remove branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Caterpillars

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Allergy

Rash, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

Bombacoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Guzmania and Baobab

Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Baobab. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Baobab has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching. 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 Guzmania and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Guzmania and Baobab

Season and care of Guzmania and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Guzmania and Baobab Physical Information

Guzmania and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Baobab are as follows:

Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
Baobab leaf color: Green

Care of Guzmania and Baobab

Care of Guzmania and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.