How to grow and care for Guzmania lingulata
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Guzmania lingulata
Guzmania lingulata 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
22C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Growth Observation wiki
water
How to water Guzmania lingulata
💬 Gardener's know-how
How often should I water?
check Guzmania lingulata 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 need?

Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Guzmania lingulata likes Bright indirect light, Medium, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
800 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
800
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
22~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Guzmania lingulata at home, make sure the temperature is 22~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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50~70%
100
Guzmania lingulata 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 is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Poales, Family: Bromeliaceae, Genus: Guzmania, Species: Guzmania lingulata
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Habitat | Central South America |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
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Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Liliopsida |
Order | Poales |
Family | Bromeliaceae |
Genus | Guzmania |
Species | Guzmania lingulata |
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