Annual – Bromeliad

Botanical name: guzmania lingulata

Beginner friendly?: no

Average size at maturity: 2 ft in height and a ft and a half in width

Bloom time: year-round

Hardy zone: zones 9-12

Flower color: red/yellow/white/orange

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: reaches full maturity in first growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: patios, container plant, tropical garden

Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day

Special features: striking foliage and vibrant blooms

Watering instructions: allow the soil to fully dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 at planting

Best time to plant: spring or summer

Best type of soil: loam or sand

Companion plants: palm trees, aloe vera, yucca

Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested

Invasive species: no