West Indian Tufted Airplant

West Indian Tufted Airplant Care

Guzmania Monostachia

What is the plant

Guzmania is a genus of evergreen herbaceous plants of the bromeliad family Bromeliaceae native to Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and seven countries of Central America (Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and Belize), West Indies, as well as the southern part of Florida. The genus comprises about 130 species found in forests and on open mountain slopes, growing well at altitudes up to 2,400 metres above sea level.The genus name is for Anastasio Guzman, an enthusiastic Spanish researcher of South American flora and fauna, which did not prevent him from searching for treasures of the Incas.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 25°C

Hardiness zone

min 10a

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Air plants get nutrition by absorbing water through their leaves. A good rule of thumb is to water an air plant once a week. Of coarse, bend a rule based on a conditions in your own home. If a air in your home is particularly dry, water an air plant more often (every five days) and in a humid environment, water tillandsias every ten days.
Pruning
To prune a plant to encourage bushy new growth, snip off the dominant buds on select stems, staggering the cuts to encourage varied growth.
Fertilizer
Simply apply the fertilizer around the base of the plant, extending to the drip line. For vegetables, place the fertilizer in a strip parallel to the planting row. Water-soluble fertilizers are faster acting but must be applied more frequently. This method gives plants food while you water.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
This plant needs a lot of sunlight, but it has to be protected from the strongest rays of the sun.
Soil
Most often planting instructions will suggest planting in loam soil. Loam soil should be rich in minerals and nutrients for the plants and loose enough that roots and spread out and grow strong.
Temperature
In their native habitat, Guzmanias grow in consistently warm tropical to subtropical climates and don’t tolerate freezing temperatures. They will thrive and perform well with indoor temperatures that are generally comfortable for you. Keeping temperatures inside the home between 60°F (15.5°C) to 80°F (26.6°C) is sufficient for good growth.

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Container
Container should provide ample drainage and room for growth.
Popularity
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