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0Guzmania diazii H.Luther
- Accepted name
- Guzmania diazii H.Luther
- Taxonomy
- Family: Bromeliaceae · Genus: Guzmania1
- Plant type
- Evergreen, perennial, terrestrial (terrestrial), rosette bromeliad.
- Native distribution
- Peru, Amazonas region, the Imaza River watershed. A species native to Peru.uncertain2
- Natural habitat
- Wet tropical forest areas. A terrestrial lifestyle species, not a typical tree-dwelling epiphytic bromeliad. Known occurrences are from approximately 550–700 meters above sea level.
- Height / growth form
- Reaches 60–100 cm in height when flowering. The rosette consists of 10–12 leaves; the leaves are 40–60 cm long. The erect flower stem is 50–70 cm long.
- Flowering period
- I could not find reliable data on species-specific flowering months.
- Growth & dormancy period
- A plant adapted to warm, humid tropical conditions. There is no reliable data on its species-specific dormant period.
- Ecology
- A terrestrial-growing bromeliad. Develops climbing runners (stolons) with which it can spread vegetatively. Its natural habitat is wet tropical forest.
- Conservation status
- EN Endangered (IUCN)
Listed in the catalog of endemic bromeliads from Peru with an EN B1a category. Known occurrences are limited, with two populations mentioned in the Imaza watershed. This is not the same as a verified global IUCN classification.
Sources (3)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Guzmania diazii · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q15517207 · CC0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
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How it thrives
Watermediumgeneral genus data
Lightbright indirectgeneral genus data
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature16 °Cgeneral genus dataNo 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 diazii – what to know
Guzmania diazii – family: Bromeliaceae, genus: Guzmania. Native range: Peru, Amazonas region, the Imaza River watershed. A species native to Peru. General care guidelines for the genus Guzmania (no species-specific data yet): 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 diazii?
According to the general guideline for the genus Guzmania: 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 diazii need?
According to the general guideline for the genus Guzmania: It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Guzmania diazii get?
According to the general guideline for the genus Guzmania: Keep it above 16 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Guzmania diazii 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
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Guzmania diazii (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q15517207 (CC0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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