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West Indian Tufted Airplant

Also known as

Bromelia tricolor, Guzmania clavata, Guzmania comosa, Guzmania fragrans, Guzmania grandis, Guzmania grandis publ, Guzmania laxa, Guzmania maculata, Guzmania monostachia alba, Guzmania monostachia variegata, Guzmania platysepala, Guzmania sympaganthera, Guzmania tricolor, Guzmania tricolor cuspidata, Guzmania tricolor variegata, Pourretia sympaganthera, Tillandsia clavata, Tillandsia comosa, Tillandsia gymnophylla, Tillandsia heliconioides and Tillandsia pachycarpa

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Guzmania monostachia

Genus

Guzmania

Family

Bromeliaceae

Order

Poales

How to care for West Indian Tufted Airplant

💦 Water

How often to water your West Indian Tufted Airplant

West Indian Tufted Airplant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
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☀️ Light

Finding light for West Indian Tufted Airplant in your home

West Indian Tufted Airplant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

West Indian Tufted Airplant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of West Indian Tufted Airplant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize West Indian Tufted Airplant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for West Indian Tufted Airplant: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your West Indian Tufted Airplant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

West Indian Tufted Airplant thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

West Indian Tufted Airplant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

💨 Humidity

West Indian Tufted Airplant prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

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🪴 Soil

West Indian Tufted Airplant does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

West Indian Tufted Airplant grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

🌎 Native Region

West Indian Tufted Airplant is native to Central, South America, and the Caribbean.

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.