Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South Africa
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of 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
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Toxic
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
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, Wood
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
BERZELIA lanuginosa
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Buttonbush
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Buttonbush shrub
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Button Strauch
In French
Guzmania lingulata
buttonbush arbuste
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
arbusto buttonbush
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Buttonbush θάμνος
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
arbusto Buttonbush
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Buttonbush krzew
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Frutex Buttonbush
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Bruniaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Cephalanthus
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Season and Care of Guzmania and Buttonbush
Season and care of Guzmania and Buttonbush is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Buttonbush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buttonbush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Buttonbush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Buttonbush is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Buttonbush Physical Information
Guzmania and Buttonbush physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Buttonbush are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Buttonbush flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Buttonbush leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Buttonbush
Care of Guzmania and Buttonbush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buttonbush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.