Guzmania nicaraguensis is a tropical bromeliad known for its vibrant, colorful bracts, typically red or orange, surrounding small flowers. It's an epiphytic plant native
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light.
75% intensity
Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves. Dappled shade or a bright room away from windows is ideal.
Keep central cup filled with fresh water, water medium when dry.
50% intensity
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. Change water in cup regularly.
Well-draining, bromeliad mix
50% intensity
Average room temperatures.
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures range from 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
Light feeding during growing season.
25% intensity
Use diluted liquid fertilizer (1/4 strength) monthly in spring and summer. Reduce or cease in fall/winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the central cup filled with fresh water, changing it every few weeks to prevent stagnation. Water the potting medium when it begins to feel dry, ensuring good drainage to avoid root rot.
Guzmania nicaraguensis prefers consistently moist, but not waterlogged, conditions.
Pruning is minimal. Remove any dead or damaged leaves by cutting them close to the base. Once the flower stalk fades, it can be cut back to the base of the plant. This encourages the mother plant to produce offsets.
Guzmania nicaraguensis is primarily propagated by offsets (pups) that emerge from the base of the mature plant. Once the offsets are about one-third the size of the mother plant, they can be carefully separated and potted in a well-draining bromeliad mix.
Repotting is infrequent and usually only necessary when the plant becomes pot-bound or to separate offsets.
Use a well-draining, airy potting mix, such as a bromeliad-specific blend or a mix of bark, peat moss, and perlite. Repot in spring or early summer.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Guzmania |
| Species | Guzmania nicaraguensis |
Similar in genus Guzmania
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