Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Fruit Trees
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-14
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Black, Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged 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
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Birds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Paradise Plum
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
कोको बेर
In German
Guzmania lingulata
coco Plum
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Coco Plum
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Coco Plum
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Coco δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Coco Plum
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
coco plum
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
coco plum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Chrysobalanaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Season and Care of Guzmania and Coco Plum
Season and care of Guzmania and Coco Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Coco Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Coco Plum Physical Information
Guzmania and Coco Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Coco Plum are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Coco Plum flower color: White
- Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Guzmania and Coco Plum
Care of Guzmania and Coco Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.