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Guzmania Alerta

Guzmania Alerta

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This quintessential exotic plant is a bromeliad with strikingly vibrant pink bracts and glossy green foliage arranged in a broad rosette. Perfect for adding a splash of colour and elegance, it fits beautifully in any bright indoor space, away from direct sunlight. It is easy to care for and thrives in a humid atmosphere and well-drained soil.
Watering frequency
Moderate (once a week)
Indoor exposure
Indirect bright light
Benefits and advantages
Graphic foliage
Benefits and advantages
Flowering
Benefits and advantages
Epiphyte

Description

Guzmania 'Alerta' is a tropical bromeliad, ideal as a houseplant. Its vibrant bracts in a striking pink verging on fuchsia and its dense, lush foliage give it a highly decorative appearance. Perfect for adding a touch of exoticism and colour, this variety harmonises with many decor styles, from contemporary to bohemian or jungle-inspired.

Guzmania 'Alerta' is a cultivar from the Bromeliaceae family, selected for its beauty and adaptability to modern interiors. This cultivar results from cross-breeding between different Guzmania species, notably Guzmania lingulata and Guzmania monostachia, native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. These epiphytic species, which grow naturally on trees in humid forests, have passed on a preference for a moist atmosphere. It thrives in moderate temperatures between 18 and 27°C. Guzmania 'Alerta' charms with its long-lasting, bright pink floral bracts, which emerge from the centre of an elegant rosette of glossy green leaves in spring or summer, depending on growing conditions. These bracts, often mistaken for flowers, are actually modified leaves surrounding the true, small and fleeting flowers. It is easy to care for and reaches a height of 45 to 50 cm with a spread of 40 cm at maturity. Ensure it is placed in a spot with bright light and maintain high ambient humidity to replicate its natural habitat.

To showcase Guzmania Alerta, pair it with plants featuring lush foliage of contrasting appearance, such as dracaenas or Philodendron 'Brasil', which share similar requirements for light and humidity.

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Guzmania Alerta (Plant habit) Plant habit

Foliage

Foliage colour green
Foliage persistence Evergreen

Plant habit

Growth habit Dressed, Rosette
Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May to August
Inflorescence Spike

Botanical data

Genus

Guzmania

Cultivar

Alerta

Family

Bromeliaceae

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference23915

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Location

Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch. Keep away from draughts and direct heat sources such as radiators. Excessively dry air can harm the young plant; maintain ambient humidity by misting the foliage regularly or using a humidifier. The Guzmania 'Alerta' adapts perfectly to contemporary, minimalist, or exotic interiors. Placed on a piece of furniture or on the soil in a bright living room, bedroom, or conservatory, this plant captivates with its tropical appearance.

Location

Indoor exposure Indirect bright light
For which room? Lounge, Bedroom, Bathroom, Veranda
Growth habit Dressed, Rosette
Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal
Low temperature tolerance >15°C (greenhouse), >20°C (tropical greenhouse)
Humidity level High (60-80%)

Maintenance and care

Water by pouring non-calcareous water into the central rosette and keep the substrate slightly moist. Water into the rosette once a week in summer. Reduce watering in winter and avoid stagnant water.

Potting advice, substrates and fertilisers

Repot every 2 to 3 years or when the young plant becomes too large for its pot, but it prefers being slightly root-bound.
Use a mix of orchid compost and turf, with clay pebbles at the bottom of the pot to ensure good drainage.
Apply a diluted liquid fertiliser for houseplants once a month during the growth period (spring and summer).

Houseplant care

Clean the foliage regularly with a damp cloth to remove dust and allow for better photosynthesis.
No pruning is necessary; simply remove dead or damaged leaves to maintain the plant's appearance.

Disease and pest advice

In case of a mealybug infestation, clean the leaves with a cloth soaked in 70% alcohol. Excess water leads to root rot.

Maintenance and care

Watering frequency Moderate (once a week)
Fogging 2 to 3 times a week
Type of soil Light soil, Draining soil, Orchid potting soil
Pests and diseases Mealybugs, Aphids, Rots
Susceptibility to diseases Medium
Ease of cultivation Beginner

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