Keep the central cup filled with water, and water the potting medium when it begins to dry. Avoid waterlogging the roots. Use filtered or rainwater for best results to prevent mineral buildup in the cup.

Remove spent flower stalks and any yellowing or dead leaves. Cut these back close to the base of the plant.

This helps maintain a tidy appearance and encourages the plant to direct energy towards new growth or pup development.

Propagate Guzmania lingulata through offshoots or 'pups' that grow from the base of the parent plant. Once a pup reaches about one-third the size of the mother plant, carefully separate it with a sterile knife and pot it in its own well-draining mix.

Repotting is rarely necessary for mature Guzmania lingulata, as they are often grown in small containers or mounted.

If repotting is needed, typically when pups are removed, use a fast-draining bromeliad mix or orchid bark. Avoid overpotting.