Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Improve hair condition
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Season and Care of Guzmania and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Guzmania and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Guzmania and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Guzmania and Big leaf Maple
Care of Guzmania and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.