Guzmania Bromeliad, Scarlet Star Guzmania 'Mt. Blanc'

Guzmanialingulata

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Guzmania (guz-MAN-ee-uh)
Species
lingulata (lin-gyoo-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Navarre, Florida

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Gratiot, WI (Zone 5b) | March 2005 | positive

A wonderful plant that while the "blushing" of the leaves prior to blooming is beautiful, the blooms add more to this elegant plant. As w...Read More

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