Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
Sunset Zone
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A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Gold, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Beech tarcrust
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
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Making chairs to parquetry (flooring) and staircases
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Fagus sylvatica
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Copper Beech, European Beech, Purple Beech
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Copper Beech
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Copper Beech
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Hêtre pourpre
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Copper Beech
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Copper Beech
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Copper Beech
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Czerwony buk
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Copper Beech
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Properties of Guzmania and Copper Beech
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Copper Beech? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Copper Beech. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Copper Beech doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Copper Beech 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 Copper Beech and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Copper Beech
Season and care of Guzmania and Copper Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Copper Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Copper Beech is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Copper Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Copper Beech Physical Information
Guzmania and Copper Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Copper Beech height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Copper Beech are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Copper Beech flower color: Yellow green
- Copper Beech leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Guzmania and Copper Beech
Care of Guzmania and Copper Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Copper Beech pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copper Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.