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
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Red
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Grafting, 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
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Guzmania
brachychiton
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Sterculioideae
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.
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.