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Guzmania
A bromeliad with a bright coloured heart that lasts for months – a pop of colour for tables and desks, and safe for cats and dogs.
Description
Guzmania is a bromeliad: a rosette of glossy green leaves with a bright coloured heart rising from the centre. That coloured heart lasts for months, so it brings long-lasting colour to tables and desks – and it's safe for cats and dogs.
Why a guzmania?
- Bright colour that lasts about 2–4 months.
- Pet-safe (ASPCA).
- Needs no sun and copes even under artificial light.
- A lovely gift that outlasts a bouquet.
Where to put it
On a coffee table in a living room or majlis, or on a desk or shelf, in indirect light or part shade. Keep it away from direct sun and AC draughts.
Care in the Saudi climate
- Light: indirect light or part shade; direct sun scorches the leaves.
- Water: lightly at the roots, with a little water kept in the central cup and refreshed every week or two, especially in summer.
- Soil: a light, free-draining mix; never leave it in soggy soil.
- Natural cycle: once the colour fades the mother plant slowly declines and produces side pups you can separate and pot up.
Sizes
- 20–25 cm, in three heart colours: red, pink, yellow (subject to stock).
A bright coloured heart that lights up a table for months.
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Long-lasting colour The coloured bracts at its heart last about 2–4 months – longer than most cut flowers.
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Pet-safe Non-toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA).
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No sun needed Does well in indirect light and part shade, even under artificial light.
Long-lasting colour. The coloured bracts at its heart last about 2–4 months – longer than most cut flowers.
Pet-safe. Non-toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA).
No sun needed. Does well in indirect light and part shade, even under artificial light.
Three quick questions.
We'll tell you whether Guzmania suits your space, and which height to pick.
Pick the height that suits your space.
Heights are measured from the base of the nursery pot to the tip of the tallest frond. Each plant is unique — expect a few centimetres of variation.
Measured from the base of the nursery pot to the tip of the tallest frond. Expect a few centimetres of variation.
Three things to get right.
Lighting
Does well in indirect light and part shade, even under office lighting. Direct sun scorches the leaves.
Watering
Water sparingly at the roots, and keep a little water in the cup formed by the central leaves, especially in summer. Refresh the cup every week or two.
Temperature & humidity
Normal room temperature suits it. Keep it away from direct AC draughts and heat sources.
We ship in Jeddah & Riyadh.
The coloured heart usually lasts 2–4 months. After that the mother plant slowly declines – a natural part of its life – and produces side pups you can separate and pot up.
Water lightly at the roots, and keep a little water in the cup formed by the central leaves, refreshing it every week or two so it doesn't go stale.
In indirect light or part shade – on a coffee table, desk or shelf. Keep it away from direct sun and AC draughts.
Yes. Guzmania is non-toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA).
