| Botanical name | Guzmania lingulata |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December This plant bears white, tubular flowers that appear among its bright red bracts during summer. |
| Common name(s) | Scarlet star Bromeliad |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | It has arching, mid-green leaves. |
| Uses in landscape design | Ideal for container planting. |
| Soil conditions | They require well-drained soil. |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Common pests and diseases | Mealbugs may be problem. |
Guzmania lingulata (Scarlet star Bromeliad)
- Botanical name: Guzmania lingulata
- Common name(s): Scarlet star Bromeliad
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials, Indoor Plants
Plant description:
Scarlet star is tropical. It has arching, mid-green leaves and has white, tubular flowers that appear among its bright red bracts during summer. Prefers semi-shade.
Botanical Pronunciation: guz-MAN-ee-uh lin-gyoo-LAH-tuh
Guzmania lingulata requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February October November December
This plant bears white, tubular flowers that appear among its bright red bracts during summer.
It has arching, mid-green leaves.
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