Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
-
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Red Buckeye
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Red Buckeye
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Guzmania and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Red Buckeye. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Guzmania and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Guzmania and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Red Buckeye
Care of Guzmania and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.