Scarlet Star Bromeliad
Guzmania lingulata
Family: Bromeliaceae
Scarlet Star Bromeliad grows in bright indirect light and prefers loose, airy bromeliad or orchid-style mix. Water needs: Moderate; prefers humidity.
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How to Grow Scarlet Star Bromeliad
Scarlet Star Bromeliad growing information includes sunlight requirements of Bright indirect light, soil conditions listed as Loose, airy bromeliad or orchid-style mix with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5, and Moderate; prefers humidity water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Scarlet Star Bromeliad as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-4 years to flowering from seed.
Plant Overview
Scarlet Star Bromeliad (Guzmania lingulata) is listed in the Bromeliaceae family and categorized as a bromeliad with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0247
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Plant type
- Bromeliad
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Scarlet Star Bromeliad is listed for bright indirect light conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate; prefers humidity. The database soil reference is Loose, airy bromeliad or orchid-style mix. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors
- Sunlight
- Bright indirect light
- Soil
- Loose, airy bromeliad or orchid-style mix
- Soil pH
- 5.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate; prefers humidity
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-4 years to flowering from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-4 years to flowering from seed
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.