Guzmania 'Theresa'

RHS Plant Profile
guzmania 'Theresa'
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Herbaceous Perennial

A dwarf stemless evergreen perennial with a compact habit that grows best in shade. The soft, curving and strap-like leaves are arranged in rosettes with yellow, orange and red flower spikes appearing from the centre of the plant lasting for a very long time. Due to its size will grow well in a terrarium.

Position

Full shade, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Neutral

Position

Full shade Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Bromeliaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus
Guzmania are stemless evergreen perennials forming a rosette of leathery strap-shaped leaves, with spikes of tubular white or yellow flowers and showy bracts, in summer
Name Status
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Suitable to grow in a terrarium in moist, well-drained soil, preferably in an epiphytic bromiliad compost, away from direct sunlight. Irrigate moderately during growing season and gently spray with water to keep adequate moisture levels.

Propagation

Propagate from offsets and seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Houseplants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Sub-tropical
  • Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

No pruning requried

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free