Guzmania

Birch

About Guzmania and Birch

Guzmania

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

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

Types

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

12060

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam

The pH of Soil

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Loamy

Average

Bloom Time

Late Autumn

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container

Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Flying insects, Moths

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Rash, Throat itching

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GUZMANIA

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Guzmania lingulata

भोज पत्र

In German

Guzmania lingulata

Birke

In French

Guzmania lingulata

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Guzmania lingulata

Abedul

In Greek

Guzmania lingulata

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Guzmania lingulata

bétula

In Polish

Guzmania lingulata

Brzoza

In Latin

Guzmania lingulata

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Fagales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Guzmania

Betula

Clade

Commelinids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Tillandsioideae.

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

634

1 27800

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Properties of Guzmania and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Guzmania and Birch

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

Guzmania and Birch Physical Information

Guzmania and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Birch are as follows:

Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Guzmania and Birch

Care of Guzmania and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.