Transplanting guzmania, choosing soil and pot, in which cases the plant is replanted

Guzmania is a very beautiful exotic plant that has thick green leaves and unusual buds of various shapes and colors.

In this article we will look at information about when and how guzmania is transplanted.

Content:

• In what cases is Guzmania transplant required?
• Choosing a pot and soil
• When is the best time to transplant?
• How children are transplanted
• Rules for caring for a newly planted plant
• How to trim a flower
• Guzmania: what it brings to the house, superstitions and signs
• The flower has dried up: what to do, is it possible and how to save it?
• Is it possible to grow guzmania in the garden?

In what cases is Guzmania transplant required?

In order for the plant to please the owner’s eye, it needs proper care. In particular, it is important to transplant this plant in a timely and correct manner; this procedure is responsible.

By following all the rules of replanting, the ornamental bush will be preserved and will bloom for a long period.

After the guzmania is purchased at the store and brought home, it is recommended to replant it.

Consider that this flower only needs one transplant, after purchase. Most often, flower shops and florist companies sell flowering plants, so after about 6 months, the upper part of the flower will gradually dry out, and as a result the plant dies.

When guzmania is propagated, its children need to be transplanted into a separate flowerpot; children are formed as soon as the mother bush fades, this happens in the summer season.

Let's watch an interesting video about growing and transplanting guzmania:

Choosing a pot and soil

The soil mixture in which guzmania will be grown must have a specific composition, this is due to the characteristics of the soil on which this flower grows in nature.

In its native lands, guzmania grows not on ordinary soil, but on old wood. When this plant is grown indoors, it is better to plant it in ready-made substrate, sold in any flower shop. For Guzmania, a soil mixture intended for bromeliads is suitable.

The substrate for orchids is also excellent; it is sold in specialized stores. Experienced specialists involved in growing exotic flowers advise, after purchasing a ready-made soil mixture, to add pine needles and crushed charcoal to it, which improve the breathability and looseness of the substrate, making it as light as possible and suitable specifically for guzmania.

The soil mixture should be based on sphagnum moss, peat, finely ground tree bark and leaf soil.

This flower has shallow roots, therefore, the pot for growing it must be wide and shallow. High containers often lead to rotting of the soil mixture located at the bottom of the pot; the root system simply does not reach this soil. The best option is a flowerpot, the height of which is up to 12 cm; drainage material is poured onto the bottom of the pot, with a layer thickness of 2 to 3 cm.

When is the best time to transplant?

Guzmania is not picky about the time of replanting, but it is recommended to replant it in the same way as other indoor plants - in the spring, at which time the resulting children have a fully formed root system.

In autumn, only those bushes that are in special transport pots are replanted, since after purchase they will not have the opportunity to develop normally in this pot.

In all other cases, it is recommended to transplant in the spring.

How children are transplanted

Children must develop their own, independent root system, thanks to which young plants can take root successfully. It is recommended to replant daughter rosettes that have managed to grow to a height of 10 cm or more.

It is important to transplant the children into a loose and light substrate through which water easily passes. The soil should have an acidity level of 5.5 to 7. An excellent option is a soil mixture designed for orchids and palm trees. In addition, a soil mixture for bromeliads is suitable; experts recommend adding some pine needles and powdered charcoal to this soil, since the roots of young plants are not yet strong.

Approximately a third of the pot is filled with some kind of drainage material, 3-4 cm of substrate is poured over the drainage, on top of which a small mound is made of soil in the center, and the roots of the young bush, carefully separated from the mother flower, are placed on it.

The root system is very carefully straightened, the plant is planted in a pot and a small volume of soil mixture is added, shaking the pot a little to compact the soil.

Experts do not recommend compacting the soil mixture with your hands, because the young plant has a very fragile root system that can be easily damaged. When planting, it is important to ensure that the root collar is located at the level of the substrate.

Let's watch a video about transplanting Guzmania:

Rules for caring for a newly planted plant

When the bush is watered for the first time, Kornevin is added to the water. Young plants are watered for the first time when the children are planted in a separate pot. It is important that the root system has time to breathe between watering the soil, so watering is carried out only when the soil mixture is dry on top.

Guzmania requires high air humidity in the room, to maintain high humidity, you can spray the plant with boiled water, which should not be cold.

Or you can place the bush in a tray, pour expanded clay into it and moisten it with water. It is important to keep it moist at all times. If the care is correct, this plant will bloom 2-3 years after planting.

Flower care will be correct if the following conditions are met:

• air humidity should be high enough;
• It is unacceptable to place guzmania next to heating appliances;
• It is better to place the flower in bright but diffused sunlight;
• The best option is in a warm room where there is no draft;
• The best location for the plant is a western or eastern window sill; you can place it in the depths of a warm loggia, which is located on the south side of the house.

Universal fertilizers are used as fertilizers, for example, Biopon, Stimovit, Agricol. Each of them is pre-dissolved in water, and the bush is fed with this solution. Fertilizers are applied 4 times less than the manufacturer recommends.Guzmania is fed once a month, from May to September.

How to trim a flower

Only the sanitary method is used for pruning. Diseased or dry leaves are trimmed with pruning shears or a knife. Pruning is done as close to the base as possible.

If living tissue forms on the stem during pruning, the area should be treated with wood ash to prevent fungus and pathogenic microbes from penetrating.

Guzmania: what it brings to the house, superstitions and signs

Many people believe that guzmania brings a lot of good things into the home.

Here are some examples:

• Green foliage disinfects and purifies the air in the room.
• During the flowering period, it releases a substance that has bactericidal properties; this substance kills germs and bacteria.
• Some believe that the plant promotes a positive atmosphere in the home and harmony in the family.
• Has a positive effect on male strength.
• Attracts material well-being.

According to signs, gusmania enhances the shortcomings of the owners, especially if they have anger and greed. In people with allergies, the flower can cause exacerbation and excessive drowsiness.

The flower has dried up: what to do, is it possible and how to save it?

After the buds fade, the plant begins to lose its bright color and subsequently dries out. This is considered the norm characteristic of this plant. You should not start adding fertilizer or heavily watering the flower, this will not help save its life.

However, you can take care of the continuation of his family; for this, the following manipulations are performed:

• Cut off the flower stalk.
• Pour water into the tray, but not into the pot.
• Remove dried leaves that appear periodically.
• When the plant dries completely, children or daughter shoots should form, which are then transplanted into a separate pot.

It is impossible to save or revive the mother flower.

Is it possible to grow guzmania in the garden?

Guzmania can be used not only for rooms, but also to decorate the summer garden.

The great advantage of the flower is the stickiness of its leaves, thanks to which they can quickly and easily cling to nearby objects or plants. For example, to a tree trunk, column, gazebo, fence. It can be grown in hanging condition.

All this will add zest to the decorative landscape and make the garden more attractive.

So, guzmania is a rather unpretentious flower that needs a one-time transplant. If you follow simple care tips, the plant will delight your whole family with its beauty!