Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
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Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
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Flower Color
Chartreuse
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
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, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Autumn
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Silver Maple
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Silver Maple
Guzmania lingulata
In French
érable argenté
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
arce plateado
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Silver Maple
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Silver Maple
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Acer
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Silver Maple and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Maple and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Silver Maple and Guzmania. Silver Maple doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Maple has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Silver Maple and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Guzmania
Season and care of Silver Maple and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Silver Maple and Guzmania Physical Information
Silver Maple and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Guzmania are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Silver Maple and Guzmania
Care of Silver Maple and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Silver Maple 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.