Exposure & Location

The Guzmania ‘Happiness’ likes bright but indirect light. It thrives in partial shade or under soft filtered light. Avoid direct sunlight, which could burn its leaves and alter the color of its bracts.

• Exposure: indirect light or partial shade.
• Ideal: bright living room, office, entrance, or temperate bathroom.
• Temperature: between 18 and 26 °C, without cold drafts.
• Substrate: light and well-drained — ideally a mix of bark and coconut fiber.

Verdeia tip: avoid direct sunlight — this way the Guzmania keeps its bright colors and shiny foliage longer.

Watering & Care

• Frequency: water weekly with soft or filtered water when the substrate starts to dry.
• Rosette: always keep some water in the central rosette and renew it regularly.
• Humidity: appreciates a humid atmosphere — mist the foliage in dry weather.
• Fertilizer: a light feeding every two months during growth is sufficient.
• Pruning: remove the faded bract after flowering to encourage the appearance of shoots.
• Repotting: not necessary every year — separate young shoots when they reach one-third the size of the mother plant.

Use non-calcareous water and ensure the rosette stays moist without excessive stagnant water.

Decoration Ideas & Plant Combinations

The Guzmania ‘Happiness’ is a strong decorative piece: its colorful bracts immediately energize a room. It pairs perfectly with deep green foliage or soft-structured tropical plants.

• To combine with: Anthurium, Calathea, or Fittonia for a contrasting tropical composition.
• Ideal pot: white ceramic or matte natural fiber pot.
• Ambiance: perfect for an urban living room, a plant-filled bathroom, or a bright office.

Place it on a console, coffee table, or eye-level shelf to fully enjoy its spectacular flowering.

Verdeia Tips

• Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colorful bract longer.
• Regularly mist the foliage to mimic tropical humidity.
• Always pour water into the rosette, never just into the pot.
• Use soft or demineralized water, without lime.
• Separate young shoots after flowering to easily multiply your Guzmania.

Technical Characteristics

• Botanical name: Guzmania ‘Happiness’
• Common name: Guzmania / Tropical Bromeliad
• Origin: Tropical forests of Central and South America
• 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: the color and shape of its bract naturally vary according to the season and light. The density of the foliage evolves over time.