
Guzmania lingulata growing succulent leaf plant of the genus Guzmania also known as Scarlet star, Guzmania lingulata perennial evergreen but can be grown as annual used as ornamental plant, can grow in tropic, mediterranean or subtropics climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 10b+.
Leaves color green the leaves grow in rosette structure in elliptic and sharp in the edge.
Guzmania lingulata flower
Flower color is white or yellow and small grow in clusters.
Bracts color red, orange or yellow bracts leaves that looks like the flowers and grow next to the flower.
Guzmania lingulata for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Guzmania lingulata growing and care:
Moist, well-drained soil or better on tree or woody part, frost free
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
Yes if you want to choose the color
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
All year in tropic, in other climate spring
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant?
20-50 cm, 12-20 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Medium amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Can bloom all year
General information about the flower
Small white or yellow flower grow in clusters, around the flowers grow bracts, in variety of color, color can be: red, yellow, orange.
Scientific name:
Guzmania lingulata