Guzmania

Black Birch

About Guzmania and Black Birch

Guzmania

Black 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

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

12040

0 40000

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.00 cm2,133.60 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, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Loamy

Average

Bloom Time

Late Autumn

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container

Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Flying insects, Moths

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Rash, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GUZMANIA

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Guzmania lingulata

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Guzmania lingulata

Schwarze Birke

In French

Guzmania lingulata

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Guzmania lingulata

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Guzmania lingulata

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Guzmania lingulata

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Guzmania lingulata

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Guzmania lingulata

Niger 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.

Number of Species

640

1 27800

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Properties of Guzmania and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Guzmania and Black Birch

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

Guzmania and Black Birch Physical Information

Guzmania and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Black Birch are as follows:

Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Guzmania and Black Birch

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