Guzmania

Bottle Tree

About Guzmania and Bottle Tree

Guzmania

Bottle Tree

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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

Australia

Types

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong

Number of Varieties

12030

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.00 cm2,743.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm1,500.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Crimson, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Loamy

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Autumn

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container

Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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 deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution

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

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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

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Rash, Throat itching

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Root, Seeds

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GUZMANIA

BRACHYCHITON rupestris

Common Name

Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad

Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree

In Hindi

Guzmania lingulata

बोतल ट्री

In German

Guzmania lingulata

Flaschenbaum

In French

Guzmania lingulata

Bouteille Arbre

In Spanish

Guzmania lingulata

Árbol de la botella

In Greek

Guzmania lingulata

Μπουκάλι Δέντρο

In Portuguese

Guzmania lingulata

Bottle Tree

In Polish

Guzmania lingulata

Butelka Drzewo

In Latin

Guzmania lingulata

Utrem ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Malvales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Sterculiaceae

Genus

Guzmania

brachychiton

Clade

Commelinids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Sterculieae

Subfamily

Tillandsioideae.

Sterculioideae

Number of Species

630

1 27800

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Properties of Guzmania and Bottle Tree

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

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Season and Care of Guzmania and Bottle Tree

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

Guzmania and Bottle Tree Physical Information

Guzmania and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Bottle Tree are as follows:

Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:

Care of Guzmania and Bottle Tree

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