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Guzmania Bromeliad, Fushs' Bromeliad, West Indian Tufted Airplant

Guzmaniamonostachia

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Family

Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Guzmania (guz-MAN-ee-uh)

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Synonym

Tillandsia monostachia

Tillandsia pachycarpa

Tillandsia gymnophylla

Tillandsia clavata

Bromelia tricolor

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Herbaceous

Textured

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pink

Scarlet (dark red)

Pale Green

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Winter

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MotherNature4

Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | April 2006 | positive

This Guzmania is native to the Everglades and is listed as a Florida Endangered Species. It is fully protected by law and is illegal to ...Read More

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