Bromeliad care

Guzmania lingulata needs bright light with no direct sun. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Guzmania lingulata
Other names: Guzmania, Scarlet star
Light: Bright light, no direct sun. Put it near an east or north window. Keep it out of hot midday sun.
Soil check: Every 5 to 10 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Medium humidity
Feeding: Feed every 2 months in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel 2 to 3 cm below the top?

Push a finger 2 to 3 cm into the soil. Feel if it is dry, damp or wet.

Dry: no soil sticks to your finger. Water the plant.
Damp: a little soil sticks to your finger. It feels cool. Do not water yet.
Wet: soil sticks to your finger and feels soggy, or you see water. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use a loose, fast-draining mix: orchid bark, perlite and a little potting soil.

Keep a small amount of water in the central cup. Empty and refill it every 1 to 2 weeks to stop rot.
The flower dies after some months. This is normal. Cut it off and keep the plant for new pups.
Brown leaf tips mean salts or hard water. Use rain water or filtered water.
Soft, brown leaf bases mean rot. Keep the mix only slightly moist.

We do not know if this plant is safe for pets. Keep it away from pets and children.