scarlet star (guzmania)
Scarlet Star or Vase plant is a bromeliad that needs bright, but indirect light and warm temperatures to grow well, The green leaves, sometimes with dark crossbands, form a funnel-shaped rosette. The flower stem is usually shorter than the leaves. The flowerhead is globular with up to 50 flowers with white petals nestling in a bed of large red to pink bracts. The flowers often last 2 to 4 months.
- indirect sunlight
- low
- frequently
Soil | Clay | |
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Scientific Name | Guzmania Lingulata | |
Growth Cycle | Evergreen | |
Habit Type | Flowers | |
Flower Color | Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, Green | |
Aroma | Not Scented | |
Growth Rate | Slow | |
Habitat | Tropical Forests Of South America, Central America and the West Indies |