Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-7
Sunset Zone
-
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
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
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
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
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Silver Birch
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Weißbirke
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Silver Birch
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Silver Birch
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Betuloideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Silver Birch
Season and care of Guzmania and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Silver Birch Physical Information
Guzmania and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Silver Birch are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Guzmania and Silver Birch
Care of Guzmania and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.