Guzmania 'Theresa'
guzmania 'Theresa'
A dwarf stemless evergreen perennial with a compact habit that grows best in shade. The soft, curving and strap-like leaves are arranged in rosettes with yellow, orange and red flower spikes appearing from the centre of the plant lasting for a very long time. Due to its size will grow well in a terrarium.
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Red Orange | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Guzmania are stemless evergreen perennials forming a rosette of leathery strap-shaped leaves, with spikes of tubular white or yellow flowers and showy bracts, in summer
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Suitable to grow in a terrarium in moist, well-drained soil, preferably in an epiphytic bromiliad compost, away from direct sunlight. Irrigate moderately during growing season and gently spray with water to keep adequate moisture levels.
Propagation
Propagate from offsets and seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Sub-tropical
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning requried
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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