Origin

Tropical valley forests of Central America. 

Appearance 

The Guzmania is a bromeliad with dark green pointed leaves that grow in a rosette. The bract is red, yellow, orange or deep purple depending on the species..

Light

Needs bright filtered light to bloom.

Temperature

It favours warmth, and thrives in normal indoor temperatures.

General Information

The Guzmania makes a striking and colourful interior plant. It is named after the 18th century Spanish naturalist, Anastasio Guzman who discovered the species. In its natural habitat this plant actually grows on trees, but it can be grown successfully indoors in a container.