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Today, I will introduce a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant called "Guzmania". In addition to being evergreen all year round, it can also absorb harmful gases such as ethylene. Therefore, it is more suitable to be placed in a place with sufficient light at home, such as on a windowsill, balcony or in a corner of the living room.
Another name for Guzmania is Tillandsia cyanea. The reason is that its appearance leaves are extremely similar to the green leaves of a pineapple. After blooming, the flower color is bright and shaped like numerous stars. At the same time, Guzmania has a relatively mild growth habit and is easy to take care of, making it very suitable as a family green plant. In terms of daily care, it likes light but is afraid of strong sunlight. The best is to give it sufficient diffused light. If there is long-term low light at home, its leaves are prone to excessive growth and the color fades.
The suitable temperature for Guzmania to grow is between 15℃ and 25℃. If the exposure time in summer exceeds 35℃, it is necessary to increase ventilation and spray water to cool it down. If the temperature is lower than 10℃ during winter, it should be put indoors and covered with a black plastic bag to reduce plant frostbite.
In terms of watering, the principle of watering Guzmania is to water when dry and see wet, and water thoroughly. If new flower lovers cannot grasp the soil condition, they can just measure it by touching it with their hands. When watering, it should be noted that watering should be carried out after ensuring that the soil surface is dry. For maintaining the soil, you can choose soil with good drainage and rich organic matter. If not, you can choose general potting soil or make your own mixed soil.
Applying fertilizer is the most basic action for growing flowers and plants. Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season (from May to November) to promote the growth of plants and stop fertilizing in winter. The same basic operation for growing flowers and plants is pruning the plants. Regularly pruning old yellow and dry leaves can not only reduce nutrient consumption but also maintain the beauty of the plant.
Finally, let's talk about the precautions for Guzmania. First, there is the common problem of leaves rolling inward or being unable to stretch. Generally, abnormal conditions mostly start with scorched tips of leaves. This is mostly caused by excessive air dryness. The rescue method is to increase the air humidity of its leaves. Spray mist around it to relieve it. Later, if the leaves and bracts turn red, have white spots, white tips or lose color, this is caused by too low external temperature. The rescue method is to move it to a warmer place and try to avoid excessive temperature differences between morning and evening.