Guzmania

Tree-of-Heaven

About Guzmania and Tree-of-Heaven

Guzmania

Tree-of-Heaven

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

1.3 Origin

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

China

1.4 Types

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

Not Available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

120NA

0 40000

1.10 Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides

1.11 USDA Hardiness Zone

Not Available4-8

4 99

1.12 AHS Heat Zone

Not Available

8-1

1.13 Sunset Zone

Not Available

1.14 Habit

Not Available

Arching/Fountain-shaped

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

50.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

NA1,070.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Red

Yellow green, Light Green

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

Pink, Light Green, Sienna

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Not Available

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Not Available

Dark Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Not Available

Dark Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Not Available

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Linear

Heart-shaped

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Indirect sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Loamy

Average

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Late Autumn

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

Drought Tolerant, Average Water

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

Drought Tolerant, Average Water

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

Drought Tolerant, Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

4.6 Sun Exposure

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Remove damaged leaves

Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

✔ ✘

5.6 Foliage Texture

Coarse

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Not Available

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Flying insects, Moths

Birds

5.12 Allergy

Rash, Throat itching

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

No Beauty Benefits

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, Root

6.2.3 Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Not Available

Shade Trees, Street Trees

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

GUZMANIA

AILANTHUS altissima

7.2 Common Name

Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad

Tree-of-Heaven

7.2.1 In Hindi

Guzmania lingulata

कल्पवृक्ष

7.2.2 In German

Guzmania lingulata

Baum des Himmels

7.2.3 In French

Guzmania lingulata

Arbre de paradis

7.2.4 In Spanish

Guzmania lingulata

Arbol del Cielo

7.2.5 In Greek

Guzmania lingulata

Δέντρο του Ουρανού

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Guzmania lingulata

Árvore do céu

7.2.7 In Polish

Guzmania lingulata

Drzewo Nieba

7.2.8 In Latin

Guzmania lingulata

Lignum de caelo

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Angiosperms

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Poales

Sapindales

8.5 Family

Bromeliaceae

Simaroubaceae

8.6 Genus

Guzmania

Ailanthus

8.7 Clade

Commelinids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Tillandsioideae.

Not Available

8.10 Number of Species

6NA

1 27800

Properties of Guzmania and Tree-of-Heaven

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

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Season and Care of Guzmania and Tree-of-Heaven

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

Guzmania and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information

Guzmania and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:

Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green

Care of Guzmania and Tree-of-Heaven

Care of Guzmania and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.