Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Australia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
Sunset Zone
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H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Guzmania
brachychiton
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Sterculioideae
Properties of Guzmania and Pink Flame Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Pink Flame Tree? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Pink Flame Tree. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Guzmania and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Guzmania and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Guzmania and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Guzmania and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Pink Flame Tree pruning is done 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.