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0Guzmania sanguinea (André) André ex Mez
- Accepted name
- Guzmania sanguinea (André) André ex Mez
- Taxonomy
- Family: Bromeliaceae · Genus: Guzmania1
- Plant type
- Evergreen, perennial, short-stemmed, rosette-forming bromeliad; primarily epiphytic, but terrestrial occurrences are also known.
- Native distribution
- From Central America through Trinidad and Tobago to Ecuador. According to Kew, it is native to the northeastern part of Brazil, the Central American Pacific islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.3
- Natural habitat
- Wet tropical forests, lowland rainforests, and montane cloud forests. Primarily an epiphyte living on the branches and trunks of trees, also found in the upper parts of the canopy.
- Height / growth form
- A plant forming a dense, funnel-shaped leaf rosette approximately 30–40 cm wide. The leaves are broad, strap-like, and have smooth edges.
- Flowering period
- In its natural habitat, flowering of mature plants may typically occur between July and October. The timing of flowering depends on geographical location and environmental conditions.
- Growth & dormancy period
- Active growth in warm, humid conditions. No species-specific, obligatory dormancy period is known.
- Ecology
- Mostly an epiphytic bromeliad forming a water-collecting rosette. It lives in wet tropical forests in its natural habitat. The reddish coloration of the inflorescence and central leaves is an important visual characteristic.
- Conservation status
- LC Least concern (IUCN)
The 2021 assessment of the Colombian national red list classifies it as LC (Least Concern). According to Kew's 2024 global extinction risk forecast, the species is not threatened, with a confident classification. This forecast is not equivalent to a global IUCN assessment. - Synonyms
- 2
2 synonyms
- Caraguata sanguinea André
- Guzmania sanguinea (André) André
Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Guzmania sanguinea · 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); Aproximación a la representatividad de la diversidad d) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q5623066 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Guzmania sanguinea.JPG · CC BY 3.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Guzmania sanguinea · 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 sanguinea – what to know
Guzmania sanguinea – family: Bromeliaceae, genus: Guzmania. Native range: From Central America through Trinidad and Tobago to Ecuador. According to Kew, it is native to the northeastern part of Brazil, the Central American Pacific is…. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 16 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Guzmania sanguinea?
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 sanguinea need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Guzmania sanguinea get?
Keep it above 16 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Guzmania sanguinea 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 sanguinea (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q5623066 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Guzmania sanguinea.JPG (CC BY 3.0) · Wikipedia – Guzmania sanguinea (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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