Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Caribbean
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Red
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Scrophulariales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Asterids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Season and Care of Guzmania and Jacaranda
Season and care of Guzmania and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Jacaranda Physical Information
Guzmania and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Jacaranda are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Jacaranda
Care of Guzmania and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.