Indoor · Full sun
Guzmania
AED 75each, 50 cm, Nursery Pot
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- Guzmania, 50 cm, Nursery Pot × 1
- AED 75
- Total
- AED 75
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Next-day delivery in Dubai, free over AED 199 (AED 30 below). Outside Dubai: Sharjah AED 100, other emirates AED 200. Fees include VAT
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About this plant
Guzmania suits indoor spots with medium to bright, indirect light, no direct sun. Its pet safety is not confirmed, so check with your vet if you have pets.
Is grown indoors in medium to bright, indirect light with no direct sun, with a rosette of glossy leaves and a bright flower bract.
Guzmania is a tropical bromeliad from Central and South America, sold as Guzmania lingulata. It forms a rosette of smooth, strap-shaped green leaves with a tall, colorful bract in the center, usually red, orange, yellow or pink. The bract stays bright for two to four months.
In Dubai it is an indoor plant only. Outdoor heat and sun quickly burn the leaves. Indoors it copes well with air conditioning and medium to bright, indirect light. Like all bromeliads it flowers once: after the bract fades, the main plant slowly declines and may produce small offsets, called pups, at the base that can be grown on.
It suits coffee tables, reception desks, meeting rooms and dining tables, and is often bought as a longer-lasting alternative to cut flowers. We offer it as a 50 cm plant, a good size for a table or sideboard.
- Sizes
- 50 cm
- Watering
- Every 7–10 days: keep the central cup lightly filled and the soil just moist
Why people love it
- A glossy rosette carries a bright, long-lasting central bract.
- Gives months of color without any pruning.
- Works as a bright gift plant for an entrance or table.
Light
Medium to bright, indirect light; no direct sun
AC
Keep it 1 metre from vents
Pets
Toxicity: not assessed. This plant isn't in the ASPCA's toxic and non-toxic plant database, which doesn't mean it's safe, only that it hasn't been listed. If you have pets or small children, check with your vet or doctor before bringing it home.
Worth knowing
- Listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats and dogs, though nibbling is best discouraged.
- The flower bract fades after a few months and the rosette slowly declines.
- Water goes in the central cup, which needs flushing now and then.
Why Green Beetle, not a nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Care guide for Dubai homes
How to keep Guzmania healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Medium to bright, indirect light; no direct sun. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 7–10 days: keep the central cup lightly filled and the soil just moist. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: Very free-draining bromeliad or orchid bark mix. Feeding: Rarely needed; a very diluted feed in the cup once a month in spring and summer. Common mistake: Keeping the potting soil soggy, which rots the base. Where it works: Coffee tables, reception desks, meeting rooms and dining tables.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Toxicity: not assessed. This plant isn't in the ASPCA's toxic and non-toxic plant database, which doesn't mean it's safe, only that it hasn't been listed. If you have pets or small children, check with your vet or doctor before bringing it home.
Need help later on?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Guzmania FAQs
How long does the Guzmania flower last?
The colorful bract usually stays bright for two to four months.
Can Guzmania be kept outdoors in Dubai?
No. Heat and sun burn the leaves, so keep it indoors all year.
Is Guzmania toxic to pets?
The ASPCA lists Guzmania lingulata (Orange Star) as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
What happens after it flowers?
The main plant slowly fades, which is normal. It may grow small pups at the base that can be potted up.
Questions about Guzmania?
Talk to our team on WhatsApp. Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant? We install and maintain them too, with one written quote.