Guzmania Bromeliad Species, Scarlet Star Guzmania

Guzmanialingulata

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Guzmania (guz-MAN-ee-uh)
Species
lingulata (lin-gyoo-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Caraguata lingulata
Tillandsia lingulata
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
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
Red
Orange
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pensacola, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Alden, New York

Hellertown, Pennsylvania

Houston, Texas

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Alden, NY (Zone 5b) | August 2005 | positive

In Western New York, I keep it in the light shade in the summer outside. During winter, it comes in the house by a south window...wateri...Read More

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