Guzmania monostachia is an epiphytic species in the genus Guzmania. Also known as a West Indian tufted airplant, this species is native to South America ...
Guzmania monostachia
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Guzmania monostachia is an epiphytic species in the genus Guzmania. Also known as a West Indian tufted airplant, this species is native to South America, Central America, the West Indies and Florida. The species is also reportedly naturalized in... Wikipedia
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Status in Florida: Endangered. Threats to this plant in Florida: Mexican bromeliad weevil (Metamasius callizona), illegal collecting, habitat destruction.
Flowers 1.2 inches long, 3 white petals fused into a tube, protruding slightly from upper bracts. Fruit a narrow capsule; seeds with a plume-like appendage.
Guzmanias prefer and are happiest in bright, natural light. An east or west exposure would be best but just be sure they avoid exposure to any direct, hot sun.
May 13, 2024 · Guzmania grows in a rosette form with pointed leaves and a cup-like center where the plants collect water. The plants produce astounding deeply colored blooms.
Family: BROMELIACEAE. Species: Guzmania monostachia (L.)Rusby ex Mez. Common Name: WEST INDIAN TUFTED AIRPLANT; FUCHS' BROMELIAD.
A glabrous spineless “air plant” (epiphyte) that grows attached to tree trunks and branches often with several plants in dense clusters.
This bromeliad is native to Central America, Brazil and Florida. It is characterized by a colorful, long-lasting bloom.
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Sep 2, 2020 · Received this plant about a month ago and it was in Flower. For the short term, this is wonderful, as it is a beautiful inflorescence, ...
Jun 22, 2023 · Guzmania monostachia, also known as West Indian tufted air plant, generally has green foliage and red bracts. Guzmania conifera has a bright ...