Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
China
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Moth, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
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
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Diabetes, High cholestrol, Kidney Stones, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Preferably used as black tea, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
CAMELLIA sinensis
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Tea, Tea Camellia
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
चाय के पौधे
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Teepflanze
In French
Guzmania lingulata
usine de thé
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
planta del té
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
φυτό του τσαγιού
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
planta do chá
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Herbata roślin
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Tea herba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Guzmania and Tea Plant
Season and care of Guzmania and Tea Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Tea Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tea Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Tea Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Tea Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Tea Plant Physical Information
Guzmania and Tea Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tea Plant height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Tea Plant are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Tea Plant flower color: White and Yellow
- Tea Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Tea Plant
Care of Guzmania and Tea Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Tea Plant pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.