Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
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
Canopy, Rainforest
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Loamy
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Not Available
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Guzmania
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Guzmania. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Guzmania
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Pink Flame Tree and Guzmania Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Guzmania are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color: Not Available
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Guzmania
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Pink Flame Tree 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.