Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
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Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Loamy
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Autumn
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Bees
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
-
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Guzmania lingulata
In German
QUICKSTICK
Guzmania lingulata
In French
QUICKSTICK
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Quickstick
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Guzmania
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Quickstick and Guzmania
Season and care of Quickstick and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Guzmania season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Quickstick and Guzmania Physical Information
Quickstick and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Guzmania are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Quickstick and Guzmania
Care of Quickstick and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Quickstick 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.