About Guzmania and Cassia Leptophylla
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Brazil
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Indeterminate, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
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
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Cassia leptophylla
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
gold medallion tree
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
gold medallion tree
In German
Guzmania lingulata
gold medallion tree
In French
Guzmania lingulata
gold medallion tree
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
árbol medallón de oro
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
árvore medalhão de ouro
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Drzewo Medalion złota
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
aureus arbore
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Cassia Leptophylla
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Cassia Leptophylla? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Cassia Leptophylla. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Cassia Leptophylla doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Cassia Leptophylla 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 Cassia Leptophylla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Cassia Leptophylla
Season and care of Guzmania and Cassia Leptophylla is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Cassia Leptophylla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cassia Leptophylla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Cassia Leptophylla Physical Information
Guzmania and Cassia Leptophylla physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Cassia Leptophylla are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Cassia Leptophylla
Care of Guzmania and Cassia Leptophylla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.