Genus · Bromeliaceae

Guzmania

1 species tracked in Horta’s catalog, and the named cultivars growers keep. Walk down to a species for its full care record, or into a cultivar for its traits and provenance.

Reference · Guzmania

Species in this genus

The ones growers meet most — each links to its own page.

Guzmania lingulata

Droophead Tufted Airplant

An epiphytic bromeliad from tropical Central and South American forests, growing on branches in bright, filtered light with steady humidity and good airflow. Its roots anchor more than they drink, so let the loose, fast-draining mix approach dryness before watering — water when the top inch is dry, and keep it out of direct sun, which scorches the foliage. As an epiphyte it rots if left sitting wet, so favor airflow and never let it stand in soggy mix.

About the genus

A genus-level overview — shared traits, history, the botany that ties these plants together — is on its way. For now, the species and cultivars above and below carry the genus.

Kept true by its growers

Guzmania keeps evolving — species move, cultivars appear, IDs get corrected. If you can place an unplaced plant or add a species we’re missing, the whole genus gets truer.

Overview derived from 1 tracked species · the contribute flow arrives with the next slice.