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
Not Available
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
1,500.00 cm
  
11
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
Crimson, Orange Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Red, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Lobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
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
Not Available
  
No
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
No
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
  
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
  
Not Available
  
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
Not Available
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Bromeliaceae
  
Sterculiaceae
  
Genus
Guzmania
  
brachychiton
  
Clade
Commelinids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Sterculieae
  
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
  
Sterculioideae
  
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 Not Available 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 and Not Available
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
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.