Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Acer saccharum
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
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
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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?
Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Asthma
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Zuckerahorn
Guzmania lingulata
In French
sucre d'érable
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Subfamily
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Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Sugar Maple and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Maple and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Sugar Maple and Guzmania. Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Maple has allergic reactions like Asthma and Guzmania has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Sugar Maple and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Guzmania
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Sugar Maple and Guzmania Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar 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 Sugar Maple and Guzmania are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Guzmania
Care of Sugar Maple and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Sugar 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.