Guzmania 'Calypso Red' is an easy-to-care-for bromeliad. This interesting plant has sword-shaped leaves and an upright, red flower bract that lives up to its name.
These plants need to be watered into their central cup or crown.
Use rain water or filtered water.
Replace the water every week to present stagnancy.
Guzmanias require
medium light levels and should be kept out of direct sunlight.
Keep the compost a little moist, but not wet, during the spring and the summer months.
Guzmanias thrive in temperatures of at least 55 F. (13 c.) or higher.
Because these are tropical plants, they benefit from high humidity. A light mist daily will keep your guzmania looking its best.
Add a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the spring and summer and a slow release fertilizer at the end of the summer.
Sold in a 12cm pot with an approximate height of 45cm (inc pot)