Tree Mallow

Guzmania

About Tree Mallow and Guzmania

Tree Mallow

Guzmania

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia

Number of Varieties

25120

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-10-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

Sunset Zone

H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm50.00 cm

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm20.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Indirect sunlight

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Loamy

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Autumn

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Leaf Cutting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Bright Indirect Sunlight

Pruning

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Remove damaged leaves

Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Flying insects, Moths

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Rash, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Acne, Eczema, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

GUZMANIA

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

Guzmania lingulata

In German

Baum Mallow

Guzmania lingulata

In French

Arbre Mallow

Guzmania lingulata

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

Guzmania lingulata

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

Guzmania lingulata

In Portuguese

Mallow

Guzmania lingulata

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

Guzmania lingulata

In Latin

ligno malvae

Guzmania lingulata

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Malvales

Poales

Family

Malvaceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Lavatera

Guzmania

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Commelinids

Tribe

Malveae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Tillandsioideae.

Number of Species

306

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Guzmania

Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Guzmania. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Guzmania has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. 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 Tree Mallow and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Guzmania

Season and care of Tree Mallow and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Guzmania season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.

Tree Mallow and Guzmania Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Guzmania are as follows:

Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green

Care of Tree Mallow and Guzmania

Care of Tree Mallow and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Tree Mallow 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.