Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Brazil
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Raintree
In German
Guzmania lingulata
raintree
In French
Guzmania lingulata
raintree
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
raintree
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Raintree
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Raintree
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Raintree
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Raintree
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Guzmania
Brunfelsia
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Petunioideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Raintree
Season and care of Guzmania and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Raintree Physical Information
Guzmania and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Raintree are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Raintree
Care of Guzmania and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Raintree 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.