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0Guzmania monostachia (L.) Rusby ex Mez
- Accepted name
- Guzmania monostachia (L.) Rusby ex Mez
- Taxonomy
- Family: Bromeliaceae · Genus: Guzmania1
- Plant type
- Evergreen, perennial, rosette bromeliad; primarily epiphytic, less commonly terrestrial.
- Native distribution
- Florida and the Caribbean, as well as tropical regions of Central and South America. It occurs in places such as the Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, northeastern Brazil, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.uncertain3
- Natural habitat
- Wet tropical forests, rainforests, cloud forests, swamp forests, and humid forest patches. Primarily an epiphyte living on tree trunks and branches, but can occasionally establish on the ground. In Florida, it is also found in shady, moist hammock forests and cypress swamps.
- Height / growth form
- Approximately 20–50 cm tall, dense, rosette plant. The leaves form a funnel, and the inflorescence is a single, upright, cylindrical spike.
- Flowering period
- Varies depending on the habitat. In South Florida, flowering can occur year-round, mainly between February and August, particularly from May to July. In other natural populations, it primarily flowers around the end of the dry season and the beginning of the rainy season.
- Growth & dormancy period
- Active growth in warm, humid conditions. Species-specific, obligatory dormancy period is not known. Growth may slow in winter, during which watering should be moderated.
- Ecology
- Mostly epiphytic, water-collecting rosette bromeliad. Rainwater collects in the reservoir formed by the leaf bases, serving as a water reserve. The scales on the leaf surfaces also play a role in water uptake.
- Conservation status
- LC Least concern (IUCN)
In Colombia, the species is categorized as LC (Least Concern). According to Kew's 2024 global extinction risk forecast, it is also not threatened. However, in Florida, it is listed as state-endangered, thus local and global conservation status should be treated separately. - Synonyms
- 2
27 synonyms
- Bromelia tricolor Hort.
- Bromelia tricolor Sander
- Guzmania clavata (Lam.) Urb.
- Guzmania comosa Bertero
- Guzmania comosa Bertero ex Schult. & Schult.f.
- Guzmania fragrans Baker
- Guzmania grandis Baker
- Guzmania laxa Mez & Sodiro
- Guzmania maculata Linden
- Guzmania maculata Linden ex Baker
- Guzmania monostachia alba Ariza-Julia
- Guzmania monostachia monostachia (L.) Rusby ex Mez
- Guzmania monostachia variegata M.B.Foster
- Guzmania monostachia variegata Nash
- Guzmania platysepala Mez & C.F.Baker
- Guzmania sympaganthera (Ruiz & Pav.) Beer
- Guzmania tricolor Ruiz & Pav.
- Guzmania tricolor cuspidata Wittm.
- Guzmania tricolor variegata L.H.Bailey
- Pourretia sympaganthera Ruiz & Pav.
- Renealmia monostachia L.
- Tillandsia clavata Lam.
- Tillandsia comosa (Bertero ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Griseb.
- Tillandsia gymnophylla Baker
- Tillandsia heliconioides Griseb.
- Tillandsia monostachia (L.) L.
- Tillandsia pachycarpa Baker
Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Guzmania monostachia · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Especies acuáticas y semiacuáticas de humedales interiores de Colombia derivado de información secundaria; Integrated Ta) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q3122375 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Guzmania monostachia var. alba.jpg · CC BY 2.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Guzmania monostachia · 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. 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 monostachia – what to know
Guzmania monostachia – family: Bromeliaceae, genus: Guzmania. Native range: Florida and the Caribbean, as well as tropical regions of Central and South America. It occurs in places such as the Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico…. 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 monostachia?
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 monostachia need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Guzmania monostachia get?
Keep it above 16 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Guzmania monostachia 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 monostachia (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q3122375 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Guzmania monostachia var. alba.jpg (CC BY 2.0) · Wikipedia – Guzmania monostachia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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