Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, Northwestern United States
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Acer circinatum
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
-
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color
Red
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Average
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Early Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
-
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
-
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
ACER circinatum
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
बेल मेपल
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Wein-Ahorn
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Maple Vine
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
arce vid
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
bordo de videira
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Vine Maple
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
vitis Maple
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Vine Maple
Season and care of Guzmania and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guzmania and Vine Maple Physical Information
Guzmania and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Vine Maple are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
- Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Guzmania and Vine Maple
Care of Guzmania and Vine Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.