Guzmania

Tiger Tree

About Guzmania and Tiger Tree

Guzmania

Tiger Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Cactus, Shrub

Origin

North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Southern Africa, South Africa

Types

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

Couma macrocarpa

Number of Varieties

1205

0 40000

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Bushlands, Upland savannas

USDA Hardiness Zone

-999910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

50.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Leaf Color in Fall

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Loamy

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Autumn

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Mealy bugs, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Flying insects, Moths

pollinators

Allergy

Rash, Throat itching

Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Sap

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

Container, useful as a ground cover

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

Tillandsioideae.

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

62000

1 27800

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Properties of Guzmania and Tiger Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Tiger Tree? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Tiger Tree. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Tiger Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Guzmania and Tiger Tree

Season and care of Guzmania and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Guzmania and Tiger Tree Physical Information

Guzmania and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Tiger Tree are as follows:

Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color:

Care of Guzmania and Tiger Tree

Care of Guzmania and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.