Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
No need to prune, 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
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poaceae
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Barnadesioideae
Properties of Guzmania and Timor Black Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Timor Black Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Timor Black Bamboo. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Timor Black Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Timor Black Bamboo 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 Timor Black Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Guzmania and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Guzmania and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Guzmania and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Guzmania and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.