Water
Keep the central cup filled with water and water the soil lightly, allowing it to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging the roots.
In drier environments, misting can be beneficial to maintain humidity around the plant.
Guzmania Altsonii is a striking bromeliad known for its vibrant, long-lasting floral bracts, adding a tropical flair to any indoor or protected outdoor space.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light, similar to its native understory habitat. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.
Keep moist
50% intensity
Maintain a small amount of water in the central cup and water the substrate lightly, allowing it to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering.
Well-draining, peat-based mix
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers consistently warm temperatures between 18-27°C. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 13°C.
Light feeding
50% intensity
Feed monthly during the growing season with a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer. Reduce or cease feeding in cooler, dormant periods.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the central cup filled with water and water the soil lightly, allowing it to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging the roots.
In drier environments, misting can be beneficial to maintain humidity around the plant.
Remove spent flower spikes by cutting them back to the base of the plant. Trim away any yellowing or dead leaves as needed to maintain a tidy appearance. No major pruning is typically required for this bromeliad.
Guzmania altsonii primarily propagates through offsets (pups) that grow from the base of the parent plant. Once these pups are a substantial size and have developed their own roots, they can be carefully separated and potted up.
Repotting is generally only necessary when pups have been removed and the parent plant has finished flowering and is declining. Use a well-draining potting mix suitable for bromeliads, such as a peat-based mix with added perlite or orchid bark.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Guzmania |
| Species | Guzmania altsonii |
Similar in genus Guzmania
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
