one-spiked guzmania
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An epiphytic bromeliad with evergreen rosettes of strap-shaped yellow-green leaves surround a central stem to 40cm, bearing a spike of white flowers with bright red bracts and green and black striped basal bracts
Scientific classification
- Species
- one-spiked guzmania (Guzmania monostachia)
- Genus
- Guzmania
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of one-spiked guzmania
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of one-spiked guzmania
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one-spiked guzmania care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed at 27°C or remove offsets in mid spring
Growing
GrowingCan be grown under glass in epiphytic bromeliad compost in bright filtered light or epiphytically on artificial tree branches. When in growth mist daily with soft water in the early morning and keep barely moist (no misting) in winter
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Mealybugs may be a problem
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