About
A dwarf stemless evergreen perennial with a compact habit that grows best in shade. Due to its size will grow well in a terrarium. The soft, curving and strap-like leaves are arranged in rosettes with yellow, orange and red flower spikes appearing from the centre of the plant lasting for a very long time.
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
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Houseplants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Sub-tropical
Care notes
CultivationSuitable to grow in a terrarium in moist, well-drained soil, preferably in an epiphytic bromiliad compost, away from direct sunlight. Irrigate moderately during growing season and gently spray with water to keep adequate moisture levels.
PruningNo pruning requried
PropagationPropagate from offsets and seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free