Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Turkey
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
हानबीन
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Hainbuche
In French
Guzmania lingulata
charme
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
carpe
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
γαύρος
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
choupo-branco
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
grab
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Item carpinus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Coryloideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Hornbeam
Season and care of Guzmania and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Hornbeam Physical Information
Guzmania and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Hornbeam are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Guzmania and Hornbeam
Care of Guzmania and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.