Guzmania Lingulata
Guzmania or vase plant is a bromeliad. Bromeliads are either epiphytic or terrestrial. Guzmania is an epiphyte. Epiphytic plants do not live in soil but survive by clinging to a tree or other supports such as rocks. Epiphytes obtain all their ... [... more] Missouri Botanical Garden
Tropical Foliage Plants: A Grower's Guide Best Houseplant Book Available Books on houseplants normally give a nice picture a short description of the plant with some cultural hints. I've always been disappointed with the limited information available on these common plants. In my opinion, lack ... [... more]
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Growing Bromeliads (Growing Series)
Good introduction to growing Bromeliads The book contains 106 pages about growing Bromeliads. There are 6 pages on Bromeliad history, ecology, and horticulture. 7 pages about the general Bromeliad family. 7 pages about common growing conditions. 41 pages ... [... more]
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Guzmania
Use light, porous growing medium. Spray medium and foliage with dilute fertilizer monthly during active growth. Plant often dies back after bloom, but forms offsets at its base. Plant offsets for a new brood of exotic bromeliads. Guzmania forms ... [... more] Better Homes and Gardens USA
Bromeliad - Guzmania
Water your plant by pouring water down the stem of the plant creating a little water fall that ends at the soil, being careful not to pour water into upper leaves of the plant where the bloom is growing from. To re-flower, make sure your plant is ... [... more] Denver Plants
Bromeliad - Candy Cane
Candycane's blood red flower will last anywhere from 8 to 12 weeks. Because of Candycanes bright red festive coloration home owners have begun using it as an alternative Christmas plant. Cultural information: Guzmania 'Candycane' is a beautiful ... [... more] Denver Plants
