About
An epiphytic bromeliad with evergreen rosettes of strap-shaped yellow-green leaves surround a central stem to 40cm, bearing a spike of white flowers with bright red bracts and green and black striped basal bracts.
About the genus
Guzmania are stemless evergreen perennials forming a rosette of leathery strap-shaped leaves, with spikes of tubular white or yellow flowers and showy bracts, in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1A
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationCan be grown under glass in epiphytic bromeliad compost in bright filtered light or epiphytically on artificial tree branches. When in growth mist daily with soft water in the early morning and keep barely moist (no misting) in winter
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed at 27°C or remove offsets in mid spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free