- 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
