Origin
The Guzmania Rockyflower Hope originates from Central and South America, where it grows in warmer and humid climates. Derived from its natural habitat, this plant prefers a tropical environment, where it is able to live at high altitudes.
Characteristics
This exotic, perennial plant belongs to the Bromeliad family. The Guzmania Rockyflower Hope is naturally beautiful with stunning red, long flower stems that are surrounded by wide, green leaves. It is the flowering stem of this plant that gives it its distinctive appearance. The plant has a long lifespan and can continue to bloom for up to 3 years.
Care
The care for the Guzmania Rockyflower Hope requires high humidity, indirect sunlight and moderate watering. Excessive direct sun can cause damage to the plant. Watering is best done in the funnel of the plant, as it absorbs the most water there. The plant prefers an environmental temperature between 18-27 degrees Celsius and is not frost-hardy. This bromeliad doesn't have a strong preference for a specific type of soil, but it will perform best in well-draining soil.