Botanical Specifications
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Bromeliad Plant (Guzmania, Pink Quill and Neoregelia)
Guzmania, Wallisia (Tillandsia) cyanea and Neoregelia
Bright, long-lasting color from a tropical plant that needs very little water.
About This Botanical
Bromeliads are pineapple relatives with a rosette of leaves and a colorful bract in the middle that stays bright for months. Pick the one you like:
- Yellow Guzmania (4"): a tall yellow star on glossy green leaves.
- Pink Quill (4"): a flat pink paddle that puts out small purple flowers along the edges.
- Guzmania 'Donna' (6"): pink bracts on a wide green rosette.
- Neoregelia 'Medusa' (6"): red and green leaves that color up from the center.
Ships in the grower's plastic nursery pot.
Care card
- Light: Bright indirect light. Direct midday sun can scorch the leaves.
- Water: Water the soil lightly when the top inch is dry. Keep a little water in the center cup of Guzmania and Neoregelia and refresh it every week or two.
- Mature size: About 12 to 18 inches tall and wide, depending on type.
- Pets: We don't make a pet-safety claim for this plant. Keep it out of reach of pets that like to chew leaves.
- Pest-checked: Yes. We check every plant for pests before it ships.
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light.
- • Water: Water lightly when the top inch of soil is dry. For cup types, keep a little water in the center.
- • Mature size: About 12 to 18 inches tall and wide.
- • Pet safety:
- • Beginner-friendly: Yes.
“What happens after a bromeliad flowers?”
Each rosette flowers once. The color lasts for months, then the mother plant slowly fades and sends up small pups at the base. Leave them on until they're about a third of her size, then pot them up.
Evidence-Based Indoor Botanical Care
Read in-depth cultivation protocols written by Nick Alan and Jenna Lee covering aroid soil physics, moss pole climbing dynamics, root rot remediation, and seasonal light acclimation.
Planters that fit this plant
Matched to the pot size of Bromeliad Plant (Guzmania, Pink Quill and Neoregelia). Planters ship separately from live plants.
