How to Grow and Care for Scarlet-star

Scarlet-star, also known as Droophead Tufted Airplant, Bromeliad, Lingulate Guzmania, Cardenal, Tufted Airplant

Scarlet-star thrive in bright, indirect light and should be protected from direct sunlight, which can scorch their leaves. Maintain consistent moisture in the central cup and mist the foliage regularly to replicate the humidity of its natural environment. Overwatering or water stagnation must be avoided to prevent root rot.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Scarlet-star

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer, Fall, Early winter
Hardiness Zones	10-12

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Varieties of Scarlet-star

Scarlet star guzmania

Scarlet star guzmania is a striking bromeliad with bright red flowers that contrast with the scarlet-brown blooms of its parent species, Guzmania lingulata. This hybrid is named for one of the most well-known peaks of the Alps. These shade-loving, tree-dwelling epiphytes are prized for their attractively shaped rosettes of leaves and occasional bright flowers.

Tufted air plant

A particularly dramatic cultivar of Guzmania, tufted air plant(Guzmania lingulata 'Variegated') has green and white variegated leaves instead of the wildtype's solid green ones, surrounding a star-shaped cluster of bright red bracts. Attractive to gardeners for its striking look, it is named 'Variegated' for the pattern on its leaves.

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Scarlet-star boasts an impressive rosette base comprised of long, green, tongue-shaped leaves. From this verdant foundation emerges a striking inflorescence, reaching a duration of 2 to 4 months. The flower structure dazzles with vibrant red or orange bracts—leaf-like structures—which subtend a cluster of petite, pristine white flowers. These inflorescences serve as a distinctive feature, offering a brilliant contrast to the lush foliage below.