guzmania 'Torch'

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An evergreen, perennial bromeliad forming a rosette of glossy, dark-green, lance-shaped leaves to 30cm long. In summer an erect stem to 50cm arises from the centre of the rosette, this is topped with a flame-like inflorescence composed of bright red bracts with yellow tips. This showy flower spike will last for several months, after which the leaf rosette will die. However, new, offset plants may be produced around the parent rosette at this time

Scientific classification

Species: guzmania 'Torch' (Guzmania 'Torch')
Genus: Guzmania
Family: Bromeliaceae

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Toxicity: Houseplants
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Tufted
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of guzmania 'Torch'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of guzmania 'Torch'

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guzmania 'Torch' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by removal of offsets in spring and summer, or by seed sown at 26°C in spring; seedlings may not flower for 5 years or more

Growing

Grow in epiphytic bromeliad compost in bright filtered or indirect light. When in growth water moderately and mist daily. See bromeliad cultivation for further information

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