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Guzmania Flava

Guzmania Flava

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An exotic houseplant with large bicoloured orange and yellow bracts, atop a rosette of glossy green foliage. This bromeliad will bring colour and elegance to your home. Easy to care for, it thrives in bright conditions without direct sunlight, and a humid atmosphere, planted in a 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 'Flava' is a highly decorative tropical bromeliad. Its striking bicolour bracts, combining deep yellow and bright orange, catch the eye and perfectly complement its dense, glossy foliage. This variety, which thrives in bright and humid conditions, blends harmoniously into contemporary, bohemian, or jungle-inspired settings.

Guzmania 'Flava' is a cultivar from the Bromeliaceae family, selected for its beauty and adaptability to modern interiors. This variety is the result of 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 a preference for a moist atmosphere on to this cultivar. Guzmania 'Flava' captivates with its bicoloured floral bracts: their sunny golden-yellow heart is surrounded by bright orange tips. They emerge from the centre of an elegant rosette of glossy green leaves. Easy to care for, it reaches a height of 50 cm with a spread of 40 cm at maturity. It prefers temperatures between 18 and 27°C with bright, indirect light and good ambient humidity. This Guzmania variety is semelparous, meaning the rosette dies after producing its spectacular inflorescence, but it can form offsets (shoots at the base) that allow the plant to regenerate.

Guzmania 'Flava' fits perfectly into contemporary, minimalist, or exotic interiors. To showcase it, pair it with lush and contrasting foliage plants, such as Dracaenas or Philodendron 'Brasil', which have similar light and humidity requirements.

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Guzmania Flava (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 orange
Flowering time May to August

Botanical data

Genus

Guzmania

Cultivar

Flava

Family

Bromeliaceae

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference23919

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Location

Avoid placing the Guzmania Flava in direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorching, as well as in draughty areas or near direct heat sources like radiators. Excessively dry air can harm the young plant; maintain ambient humidity by misting the foliage regularly or using a humidifier. This plant pairs particularly well with natural materials such as light wood, rattan or bamboo, but also works in minimalist decor to add a splash of colour.

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 enjoys being snug. The Guzmania develops few roots and is content with a small pot of about 10 cm in diameter. However, if you wish to separate the offsets from the parent plant, carry out this operation in spring.
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 required; 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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