Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, Canada
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
HACKBERRY
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Hackberry
In French
Guzmania lingulata
micocoulier
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
almez
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
hackberry
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
hackberry
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
hackberry
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Hackberry
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Season and Care of Guzmania and Hackberry
Season and care of Guzmania and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hackberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Hackberry Physical Information
Guzmania and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Hackberry are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Guzmania and Hackberry
Care of Guzmania and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.