Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Babylon
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
-
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
corkscrew Willow
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Guzmania and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Guzmania and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Guzmania and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Corkscrew Willow are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Guzmania and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Guzmania and Corkscrew Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.