Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Quercus stellata
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Red
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic and Ovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs less 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, 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Birds
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
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Post Oak
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Post oak
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Post oak
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Post oak
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Post Oak
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Post Oak
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
post Oak
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Post quercu
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Properties of Guzmania and Post Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Post Oak? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Post Oak. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Post Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Post Oak 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 Post Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Post Oak
Season and care of Guzmania and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Post Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Post Oak Physical Information
Guzmania and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Post Oak are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Post Oak
Care of Guzmania and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Post Oak 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 Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.