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Guzmania Bromeliad 'Orangeade'

Guzmania

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Family

Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Guzmania (guz-MAN-ee-uh)

Info

Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Fruit Shape

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Size

Bright Yellow

Fruit Colors

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Smooth

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Epiphytes

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | January 2008 | neutral

I have not grown this plant; however, I have observed it. It is a cultivar (Guzmania lingulata X Guzmania wittmackii). It may be grown ...Read More

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