Exposure & location

The Guzmania ‘Ostara’ enjoys bright light without direct sun. It also grows very well in partial shade, in a living room, a bright bathroom, or an office. Avoid harsh sun that could fade its colorful bracts.

• Exposure: indirect light or bright partial shade.
• Ideal: table, console, east- or north-facing windowsill.
• Temperature: between 18 and 26 °C, protected from cold drafts.
• Substrate: orchid potting mix or a light, well-draining mix (bark, coconut fiber, perlite).

Verdeia tip: avoid full sun — filtered light will prolong the color of its floral bract.

Watering & care

• Frequency: moderate — water when the substrate begins to dry on the surface.
• Tip: pour a little non-calcareous water directly into the central rosette.
• Humidity: prefers a slightly humid atmosphere — mist the foliage in summer.
• Fertilizer: once a month, diluted in watering water, only in spring/summer.
• Pruning: remove faded bracts once flowering is finished.
• Repotting: unnecessary every year, as Guzmania grows in a rosette and produces young offsets.

Always leave a little water in the heart of the rosette and empty it every 10 days to avoid stagnation.

Decor ideas & plant combinations

Graphic and colorful, the Guzmania ‘Ostara’ is ideal for adding verticality and a tropical note to your interior. Its long-lasting flowering immediately draws the eye in a bright room.

• To combine with: Calathea, Maranta, or Anthurium for a harmonious tropical atmosphere.
• Ideal pot: matte ceramic decorative pot or natural fiber pot.
• Ambiance: perfect for an urban jungle or contemporary decor.

Combine it with other bromeliads of different colors for an exotic and luminous effect.

Verdeia tips

• Place the Guzmania in light without direct sun to preserve its colors.
• Use only soft or filtered water to avoid lime deposits.
• Water in the central rosette rather than in the substrate.
• Cut the faded bract once it loses its color; new offsets will appear.
• Lightly mist the foliage in summer for an optimal tropical atmosphere.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Guzmania ‘Ostara’
• Common name: Guzmania / Tropical bromeliad
• Origin: South America (humid tropical forests)
• Pot size: Ø12 cm
• Approximate height: 45 cm
• Adult size: up to 50 cm
• Exposure: indirect light or partial shade
• Watering: moderate, non-calcareous water
• Care: easy
• Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
• Decorative style: Urban jungle / Tropical

Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The size, color, and shape of the bract naturally vary according to light and season.