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How to Grow and Care for Tufted airplant

Tufted airplant

Tufted airplant thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers high humidity and moist, well-draining soil. Special care points include ensuring regular misting to maintain humidity and avoiding direct sunlight which can damage the leaves. Minimal maintenance makes it suitable for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike.

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Watering schedule: Every week

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Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Tufted airplant

Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery week
Sunlight RequirementsPartial sun
Soil pH5.5-6.5
Hardiness Zones
9-12
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Types of Tufted airplant
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Scarlet-star

Scarlet-star (Guzmania lingulata) is a flowering plant also commonly known as the droophead tufted airplant. Scarlet-star is commonly cultivated as an ornamental houseplant. It is native to rainforest environments in South America and Central America.

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Droophead tufted airplant

Guzmania lingulata var. cardinalis has an odd common name, droophead tufted airplant, that refers to its tongue-shaped petals. The plant is native to rainforest habitats in the Americas and West Indies. The flowering plant blooms into different colors including red, pink, yellow, and orange.

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Columbian guzmania

Guzmania musaica is a plant species in the genus Guzmania. This species is native to Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador (Esmeraldas, Imbabura), Venezuela and Colombia (Antioquia, Choco, Narino, Norte de Santander, Valle del Cauca).

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Tufted airplant

Guzmania sanguinea is a species of plant in the family Bromeliaceae. This species is native to Trinidad & Tobago, Costa Rica (including Costa Rican islands in the Pacific), Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and northern Brazil.

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Tufted airplant 'Durahop'

Tufted airplant 'Durahop' is a stunning plant that is sure to elevate any indoor space with its vibrant red and yellow blooms. This tropical plant is a hybrid between two different species, and it is known for its long-lasting flowers that can stay in bloom for up to six months. In addition to being a beautiful houseplant, tufted airplant 'Durahop' also has air purifying qualities, making it a smart choice for those looking to improve indoor air quality.

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Tufted airplant is a herbaceous perennial that typically reaches up to 3 feet (91 cm) in height and 2 feet (60 cm) in width. It has a distinctive rosette of stemless, strap-like leaves with smooth edges. The leaves, which can be green or variegated, form a dense cluster at the base of the plant. A key identifying feature is the torch-like inflorescence that emerges on a flower scape, where small flowers are nestled within eye-catching colorful bracts.
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