Guzmania hybrids
Bromeliad
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Bromeliad (Guzmania hybrids) - Description
Native to the tropics of the Americas. Guzmania are bromeliads. Like other bromeliads, their leaves form a funnel-shaped bowl that collects water at the base of the leaves.
Bromeliad (Guzmania hybrids) - Blooming
Guzmania usually flower in summer, but they can be triggered to flower. If in a container, place the container and plant in a plastic bag with some ripening apples or bananas. Close the bag, move it out from any direct sunlight, and allow it to sit for a couple of days.Plants may take several years to flower.
Bromeliad (Guzmania hybrids) - Growth
Does best with high humidity. In dry climates, mist the leaves every morning. Avoid misting in winter when the plants go dormant.Guzmania will die shortly after flowering. Luckily, the offsets are easy to propagate.
Bromeliad (Guzmania hybrids) - Planting
Remove and plant offsets in midspring. The offsets, or "pups", can be either pulled from the mother plant or cut off. Pull them off when the pups are about 1/3 the size of the mother plant. Allow the pups to dry out for one day by placing it in a dry area that is out of bright light.They can also be propagated by seeds. Plant seeds when temperatures average 80°F (27°C) in spring.
Bromeliad (Guzmania hybrids) - Pest
Prone to mealybug infestation.
Bromeliad (Guzmania hybrids) - Soil and irrigation
Like other bromeliads, water the plant by filling the bowl of leaves at the base of the plant. Keep the soil moist, but be sure the plant is not allowed to sit in saturated soil for long periods of time. In winter, decrease the frequency of watering so that the soil is barely moist.
