Origin
The Guzmania Calypso is a tropical plant originally from South American countries. In these areas, it grows as an epiphyte, on the branches of larger trees. This species belongs to the bromeliad family and is named after the Spanish historian, Anastasio Guzman.

Characteristics
The Guzmania Calypso is known for its striking bloom and colours. The plant has long, narrow, green leaves that grow in a rosette with a tall flower stem in the middle. The flower stem produces brightly coloured bracts, most commonly in shades of red, pink or orange. These colourful bracts surround the actual flowers which are quite small and less conspicuous.

Care
The Guzmania Calypso does not require much water. It's important to place the plant in a well-lit area, preferable in indirect sunlight. The temperature should be constant and between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius. It takes about 3 to 6 years for the Guzmania Calypso to reach maturity. After flowering, the mother plant dies, but in the meantime it does form young shoots that can grow into new plants.