Guzmania

Field Maple

About Guzmania and Field Maple

Guzmania

Field Maple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia

Types

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit

Number of Varieties

1202

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99995-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-4

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.00 cm910.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm910.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Green, Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Gold, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Maple shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Loamy

Average

Bloom Time

Late Autumn

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container

Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Fungal Diseases

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Flying insects, Moths

Allergy

Rash, Throat itching

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

Sore Eyes

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, Sap

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GUZMANIA

ACER campestre

Common Name

Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad

Field Maple, Hedge Maple

In Hindi

Guzmania lingulata

फील्ड मेपल

In German

Guzmania lingulata

Feld-Ahorn

In French

Guzmania lingulata

Maple terrain

In Spanish

Guzmania lingulata

arce de campo

In Greek

Guzmania lingulata

Το πεδίο Maple

In Portuguese

Guzmania lingulata

bordo de campo

In Polish

Guzmania lingulata

Klon polny

In Latin

Guzmania lingulata

Field Maple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Sapindales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Guzmania

Acer

Clade

Commelinids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Tillandsioideae.

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

6128

1 27800

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Properties of Guzmania and Field Maple

Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Field Maple? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Field Maple. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Field Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Field Maple 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 Field Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Guzmania and Field Maple

Season and care of Guzmania and Field Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Field Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Field Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Guzmania and Field Maple Physical Information

Guzmania and Field Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Field Maple are as follows:

Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Guzmania and Field Maple

Care of Guzmania and Field Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.