Guzmania
Guzmania lingulata
Guzmania is a bromeliad with a rosette of glossy green leaves and a long-lasting central bract in red, orange, yellow or pink. It brightens a room for months with very little care.
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Essential Care Requirements
Light
Bright indirect light
Watering
Low
Keep a little water in the central cup and refresh it weekly. Water the mix only lightly when dry.
Soil
Airy orchid bark or bromeliad mix; pH 5.5–6.5.
Temperature and humidity
15–30 °C · High humidity
Feeding
Spray a very diluted fertilizer on the leaves monthly in spring and summer.
Pruning and propagation
Propagate by offsets
Cut the flower bract off once it fades.
Guzmania is not toxic to people, cats or dogs.
Top Cultivation Tips
The mother plant flowers once, then produces pups.
Pot up pups when they are a third of the parent's size.
Use rainwater or filtered water.
Avoid direct sun.
