How to grow and care for Guzmania lingulata (L.) Mez
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Guzmania lingulata (L.) Mez, Bromeliad
Guzmania lingulata (L.) Mez 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
22C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Guzmania lingulata (L.) Mez
How often should I water?
check Guzmania lingulata (L.) Mez Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Guzmania lingulata (L.) Mez need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Guzmania lingulata (L.) Mez likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
22~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Guzmania lingulata (L.) Mez at home, make sure the temperature is 22~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
50~70%
100
Guzmania lingulata (L.) Mez prefers humidity about 50~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Guzmania lingulata (L.) Mez is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Poales, Family: Bromeliaceae, Genus: Guzmania, Species: Guzmania lingulata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | South America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Guzmania |
| Species | Guzmania lingulata |
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