Guzmania spp "Scarlet Star" Mixed Colours 14cmPot

🌿 Guzmania spp – Scarlet Star

Botanical Name: Guzmania spp.
Common Names: Scarlet Star, Bromeliad, Guzmania

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📌 Product Description

Guzmania spp “Scarlet Star” is a tropical, evergreen bromeliad prized for its striking scarlet-red star-shaped flower bracts and glossy green foliage. This compact, slow-growing plant is perfect for indoor decoration, patio containers, or tropical-themed gardens, providing a vibrant splash of colour year-round.

Scarlet Star Guzmania thrives in bright, indirect light and brings low-maintenance exotic appeal to any South African home or garden. Its unique flower structure makes it a conversation starter and a favourite for interior landscaping.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

• Height: 30 – 45 cm
• Spread: 25 – 35 cm
• Growth Habit: Rosette-forming, compact perennial
• Growth Rate: Slow

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light; avoid direct hot sun
• Soil: Well-draining, bromeliad or epiphytic potting mix
• Water:
  • Keep central cup filled with water
  • Water soil lightly; avoid waterlogging
• Feeding: Monthly balanced fertiliser diluted to half strength during growing season
• Maintenance:
  • Remove spent flower bracts to encourage new growth
  • Avoid cold drafts and frost

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

• Best Planting Time: Year-round for indoor or container growth
• Flowering Season: Typically blooms once per plant in any season; flower lasts 2–3 months
• Climate Suitability: Warm, frost-free indoor conditions or shaded, subtropical gardens
• Frost Tolerance: Sensitive to frost; not suitable for outdoor planting in cold climates

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🌼 Additional Benefits

• Stunning scarlet bracts provide long-lasting colour
• Compact and slow-growing, ideal for indoor containers
• Low-maintenance and exotic tropical appeal
• Attractive for patios, courtyards, and terrariums
• Can be used in mixed bromeliad displays

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Indoor feature plant
✔ Tropical-themed garden accent
✔ Container planting on patios and courtyards
✔ Decorative plant for offices, living rooms, or shaded garden beds
✔ Gift plant due to long-lasting flowers