Guzmania (Guzmania) is an epiphytic plant native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, which fears the cold (15°C minimum) and which is cultivated as an indoor plant in our European latitudes. Its easy maintenance and striking beauty makes it a plant often chosen to adorn an apartment.
Guzmania, from the Bromeliaceae family, is highly prized for its evergreen foliage and its remarkable flowering. Its life cycle is between three and five years. The ribbon-like, tender and evergreen leaves are arranged in a rosette. Accented with a shine, their color generally corresponds to a solid green. You can sometimes observe brown or red stripes.
The floral stem includes magnificent bracts of red, pink or bright orange, which appear in the heart of the rosette of leaves. It is also through this rosette that it is appropriate to water the guzmania during flowering by pouring a little water into it. Avoid watering at the root. A plant from the pineapple family, guzmania was introduced to Europe in the 19th century. Its name pays homage to the Spanish botanist Anastasio Guzman.
- Family : Bromeliads
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Kind : indoor plant -
Origin : Central America, South America -
Flower color: white, yellow, red, orange -
Sowing: No -
Cutting: No -
Planting: spring -
Bloom : late winter, summer - Height : 40cm
Ideal soil and exposure for growing Guzmania at home
Guzmania strongly appreciates light without direct sunlight. In short, he likes warm and humid places. To promote drainage, place clay balls or gravel in the bottom of the pot.
It is strongly advised to place the Guzmania in rich, well-drained soil. Orchid soil is suitable for the plant. The same is true for the mixture for bromeliads comprising leaf mold, sand and heather soil.
Date of multiplication and repotting of Guzmania
Planting and propagation by separation of suckers preferably takes place in the spring.
Repotting is not necessary because guzmania develops few roots, so choose small pots for it.
Guzmania Care and Cultivation Board
Watering should be done regularly, but in moderation. The frequency of watering is reduced in winter.
No pruning is required.
Diseases, pests and parasites of Guzmania
Mealybugs and aphids can sometimes attack the plant, mainly on the flowers. Rot can also set in with Guzmania.
Location and favorable association of Guzmania
The Guzmania appreciates the company of other green plants. These provide it with a humid atmosphere which is essential to it.
Guzmania species and varieties recommended for pot planting
Genre Guzmania counts about 120 species among which Guzmania lingulatasingle-flowering, Guzmania berteronianawith dark red oval bracts and yellow flowers, Guzmania devansayanawith leaves streaked with red, Guzmania sanguineawith green lanceolate leaves with red and yellow, Guzmania monostachyawith yellow flowers grouped in spikes, Guzmania minorwith single flowering and flowers grouped in spikes of red or orange color, Guzmania musicalawith pink bracts with floral stems with yellow flowers…