Overview
Guzmania dissitiflora is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Guzmania, part of the Bromeliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Guzmania dissitiflora grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1A. Suggested uses include houseplants.
About
Guzmania dissitiflora is a cultivar of the Guzmania genus, which comprises evergreen perennials that form clumps and lack stems, developing rosettes of thick, strap-like leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. It produces spikes of tubular flowers in spring and summer, typical of Guzmania, which are accompanied by prominent bracts. Suitable as a houseplant or for conservatories, it requires propagation by seed sown at 27°C or by division, with offsets commonly produced after flowering.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Guzmania
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1A
Plant details
Guzmania dissitiflora size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Guzmania dissitiflora
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown at 27°C (81°F), or by division. Seedlings may take years to flower. Guzmania are monocarpic and will die down after flowering, but usually go on to produce offsets that can be removed and grown separately
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Guzmania dissitiflora?
Guzmania dissitiflora prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Guzmania dissitiflora need?
Guzmania dissitiflora grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Guzmania dissitiflora hardy in the UK?
Guzmania dissitiflora has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Guzmania dissitiflora?
Propagate by seed sown at 27°C (81°F), or by division. Seedlings may take years to flower. Guzmania are monocarpic and will die down after flowering, but usually go on to produce offsets that can be removed and grown separately.
More in the Guzmania genus
- Guzmania 'Amaranth'
- Guzmania monostachiastriped torch
- Guzmania wittmackii
- Guzmania 'Allura'PBR
- Guzmania 'Durajen'
- Guzmania 'Freeze'PBR
- Guzmania 'Freya'PBR
- Guzmania 'Omar Morobe'