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0Guzmania conifera (André) André ex Mez
- Accepted name
- Guzmania conifera (André) André ex Mez
- Taxonomy
- Family: Bromeliaceae · Genus: Guzmania1
- Plant type
- Evergreen, perennial, rosette-forming, epiphytic bromeliad.
- Native distribution
- Colombia, Ecuador, and Northern Peru.uncertain3
- Natural habitat
- Wet tropical forests, primarily in the mountainous forest areas of the Andes. Lives as an epiphyte on trees.
- Height / growth form
- Rosette-forming, epiphytic bromeliad. I have not found reliable species-specific maximum height data.
- Flowering period
- Species-specific, I have not found reliable flowering months.
- Growth & dormancy period
- Develops in warm, humid conditions. There is no reliable data on its mandatory, species-specific dormant period.
- Ecology
- An epiphytic bromeliad that grows on trees in wet tropical forests. Its rosette leaf structure can collect water. Its natural distribution is associated with the northern and central regions of the Andes.
- Conservation status
- LC Least concern (IUCN)
The Colombian plant and lichen catalog classifies the species as Least Concern (LC). According to Kew's 2024 global extinction risk forecast, it is also not threatened. The latter forecast is not a standalone global IUCN classification. - Synonyms
- 2
2 synonyms
- Caraguata conifera André
- Guzmania conifera (André) André
Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Guzmania conifera · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Lista de Especies de la Colección Viva del Jardín Botá) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q5623001 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Guzmania conifera (flower) - Botanical Garden Cologne.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Guzmania conifera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature16 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Guzmania tip: Flowers once and then makes pups; you may pour soft water into its cup.
Guzmania conifera – what to know
Guzmania conifera – family: Bromeliaceae, genus: Guzmania. Native range: Colombia, Ecuador, and Northern Peru. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 16 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Guzmania species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Guzmania conifera?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Guzmania conifera need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Guzmania conifera get?
Keep it above 16 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Guzmania conifera toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Guzmania
Data sources: GBIF.org – Guzmania conifera (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q5623001 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Guzmania conifera (flower) - Botanical Garden Cologne.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia – Guzmania conifera (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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