Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Cold Regions
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune every year, 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
Caterpillars
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
allergic reaction
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Trident Maple
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Trident Maple
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Trident Maple
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Trident klon
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Trident Maple
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Trident Maple and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Trident Maple and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Trident Maple and Guzmania. Trident Maple doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Trident Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Trident Maple has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Guzmania has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. 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 Trident Maple and Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Guzmania
Season and care of Trident Maple and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Trident Maple and Guzmania Physical Information
Trident Maple and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Trident Maple and Guzmania are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Trident Maple and Guzmania
Care of Trident Maple and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Trident 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.