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Guzmania Limones

Guzmania Limones

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A tropical houseplant distinguished by its green foliage washed with purple at the base, arranged in a rosette, and its bicoloured yellow and red inflorescence, which can reach between 50 and 70 cm in height. This Guzmania requires a bright environment and fairly high humidity to thrive fully. Perfect for adding a touch of exoticism to your decor.
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 'Limones' is a bromeliad that will bring a touch of tropical flamboyance into your home. Its red and yellow flower spike rises from a beautiful cluster of green leaves with a purplish base. This exotic and colourful variety enhances contemporary, bohemian, or tropical decor. It requires bright light, away from direct sunlight, and good ambient humidity.

Guzmania 'Limones' is a tropical perennial plant, belonging to the Bromeliaceae family. It is a cousin of Aechmea and Vriesea. This variety is characterised by its soft rosette habit, composed of long, linear, arching, pointed leaves. These leaves, arranged in a spiral, typically measure between 40 and 50 cm in length and 2 to 3 cm in width. They are smooth and bright green, tinged with purple at the base. The mature plant reaches a total height of 50 to 70 cm, including flowers, and has a diameter of about 40 cm when fully developed. This variety of Guzmania is semelparous, meaning the rosette dies after producing its spectacular inflorescence, but it can form offsets (growing at the base) that allow the plant to regenerate. At the heart of the rosette, a bicoloured inflorescence develops. The red bracts are modified leaves that surround small yellow tubular flowers grouped into balls. Flowering occurs after 12 to 16 months of cultivation and lasts between 12 and 14 weeks.
The Guzmania genus includes around 120 species of epiphytic plants native to the humid tropical forests of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. These plants thrive in the forest canopy, where they capture moisture from the air and collect rainwater in the heart of their rosette. The genus name honours the Spanish naturalist Anastasio Guzmán, who studied South American biodiversity in the 18th century.

Guzmania 'Limones' fits perfectly into modern, minimalist, or exotic-style interiors. To highlight its habit and colours, pair it with plants with dense and contrasting foliage, such as Dracaenas or Philodendron 'Brasil', which enjoy similar conditions in terms of light and humidity.

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Foliage

Foliage colour green
Foliage persistence Evergreen

Plant habit

Growth habit Dressed, Rosette
Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time May to August

Botanical data

Genus

Guzmania

Cultivar

Limones

Family

Bromeliaceae

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference239210

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Location

Avoid placing the Guzmania Limones in direct sunlight, as this can damage its foliage. Additionally, draughts and sudden temperature changes should be avoided. It is essential to maintain high humidity, which can be achieved by placing the pot on a bed of damp clay pebbles or by regularly misting its leaves. Placed on a coffee table, shelf, or bright corner, it adds an elegant tropical touch. This plant pairs particularly well with natural materials like light wood, rattan, or bamboo, but also works in a minimalist décor to add a pop of colour.

Location

Indoor exposure Indirect bright light
For which room? Lounge, Bedroom, Bathroom, Veranda
Growth habit Dressed, Rosette
Height at maturity 60 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 regular fresh water into the heart of the rosette and keep the substrate slightly moist.

Potting advice, substrates and fertilisers

Repotting the Guzmania 'Limones' is rarely necessary due to its underdeveloped root system. It is typically done in spring, only when separating the offsets from the mother plant. A pot with a diameter of 8 to 10 cm is sufficient.
Use a mix of orchid compost and turf, with clay pebbles at the bottom of the pot to ensure good drainage.
Feed the young plant with 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 specific pruning is required. However, it is advisable to remove faded flowers and, subsequently, the flower stem once the bracts have also faded, to maintain the plant's aesthetics and encourage the growth of new shoots.

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, Red spider mites, Aphids, Rots
Susceptibility to diseases Medium
Ease of cultivation Beginner

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