tongue-shaped guzmania
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An evergreen bromeliad forming rosettes of strap-shaped, glossy bright green leaves, from the centres of which arise short-stemmed spikes of yellow and white flowers with spreading orange or red bracts
Scientific classification
- Species
- tongue-shaped guzmania (Guzmania lingulata)
- 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
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of tongue-shaped guzmania
Distribution map
Tropical America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of tongue-shaped guzmania
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tongue-shaped guzmania care guide
- Fill central leaf cup with clean water, keep surrounding soil moist
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Fill central leaf cup with clean water, keep surrounding soil moist
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak bromeliad feed monthly warm growing seasonal months
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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