Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vines
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
United States, Mexico
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Not Available
Vine/Liana
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Boston Ivy
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Parthenocissus
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Season and Care of Guzmania and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Guzmania and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Guzmania and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Guzmania and Boston Ivy
Care of Guzmania and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.