Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Red
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
-
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
-
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
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Black Maple
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Black Maple Tree
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Czarny klon
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Black Maple
Season and care of Guzmania and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Black Maple Physical Information
Guzmania and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Black Maple are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Black Maple
Care of Guzmania and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.