Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
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Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Flower Color
Red
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Star Shaped
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Birds
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Silver Maple
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Silver Maple
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Silver Maple
In French
Guzmania lingulata
érable argenté
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
arce plateado
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
plátano de prata
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Silver Maple
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Acer
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Guzmania and Silver Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Silver Maple? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Silver Maple. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Silver Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Silver Maple 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 Silver Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Silver Maple
Season and care of Guzmania and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Silver Maple Physical Information
Guzmania and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Silver Maple are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Silver Maple
Care of Guzmania and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.