Personality

Turns orange to red when it is about to bloom. This is called "blushing".

Care Essentials

Light

Bright indirect light.

Water

Once a week, submerge in a bowl of room temperature water for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Soil

None. Air plants absorb water and nutrients through their leaves.

Attitude

Occasionally flowers with a purple tubular shaped flower.

General Care

Guatemalas prefer bright indirect light. Once a week, fill a bowl with room temperature water and submerge plant for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Guatemalas turn orange to red when about to bloom, this is called "blushing". They will occasionally flower with a purple tubular shaped flower.

Quick reminders

1
When in doubt, wait Let the soil dry between waterings and your plant will thank you.
2
Light first Match the light note above before you move it around the house.
3
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