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0Guzmania lingulata (L.) Mez
- Taxonomy
- Family: Bromeliaceae · Genus: Guzmania4
- Plant type
- Evergreen, perennial, rosette bromeliad; primarily epiphytic lifestyle.
- Native distribution
- From Southeast Mexico through Central America and the Caribbean to the tropical regions of South America. Found in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and parts of the Caribbean.6
- Natural habitat
- Wet tropical biomes, primarily humid tropical forests. Lives as an epiphyte on trees, but terrestrial occurrences are also known in some areas.
- Height / growth form
- Generally 10–50 cm tall and wide. A stemless, funnel-shaped plant forming a leaf rosette.
- Flowering period
- Summer; in cultivation, the timing of flowering depends on environmental conditions.
- Growth & dormancy period
- Can grow year-round in warm, bright conditions, with more active growth during warmer periods. Requires moderate watering and less humidity in winter.
- Ecology
- Primarily an epiphytic bromeliad. The leaf bases form a funnel that can collect water. After flowering, the mother plant gradually dies but develops offsets and pups.
- Conservation status
- LC Least concern (IUCN)
According to Kew's 2024 extinction risk forecast, the species is not threatened. This is a forecast, not equivalent to an official global IUCN Red List category. - Synonyms
- 5
3 synonyms
- Caraguata lingulata (L.) Lindl.
- Tillandsia clavata D.Dietr.
- Tillandsia lingulata L.
Sources (9)
- NC State Extension – Guzmania lingulata
- RHS – Guzmania lingulata
- Missouri Botanical Garden – Guzmania lingulata
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Guzmania lingulata · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q2710056 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Bromeliaceae03.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Guzmania lingulata · CC BY-SA 4.0
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
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature15 °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 lingulata – what to know
Guzmania lingulata – family: Bromeliaceae, genus: Guzmania. Native range: From Southeast Mexico through Central America and the Caribbean to the tropical regions of South America. Found in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Cost…. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 15 °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 lingulata?
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 lingulata need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Guzmania lingulata get?
Keep it above 15 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Guzmania lingulata toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
What members’ data shows
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Guzmania lingulata (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q2710056 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Bromeliaceae03.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Guzmania lingulata (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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