Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
digitate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Loamy
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Hedge Bambus
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Commelinids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hedge Bamboo and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Hedge Bamboo and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Hedge Bamboo and Guzmania. Hedge Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Hedge Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Hedge Bamboo has allergic reactions like Not Available and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Hedge Bamboo and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Guzmania
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Hedge Bamboo and Guzmania Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Guzmania are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Guzmania
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.