Guzmania 'Ostara' (Tropical Bromeliad) — H45 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
- Regular price
-
€18,95 - Regular price
-
- Sale price
-
€18,95
Couldn't load pickup availability
Frequently Asked Questions
What to do when the Guzmania's bract loses its color? Remove the faded bract — the mother plant will gradually decline but will produce offsets at its base that can be repotted separately to bloom in turn.
How long do Guzmania bracts last? The bracts remain colorful for several weeks, sometimes several months depending on conditions — sufficient indirect light and non-limestone water in the rosette extend their lifespan.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
Need help? Contact our team at hello@verdeia.eu or via chat.
🐾 Non-toxic • 🌸 Long-lasting vibrant colored bracts • 🌤️ Indirect light / Partial shade • 💧 Watering in the rosette • 📏 H45 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
Guzmania 'Ostara' is a tropical bromeliad native to the humid forests of South America — its shiny green foliage forms an elegant rosette at the center of which emerges a colorful inflorescence with bright tones that can last several months. Like all bromeliads, it is mainly watered in the heart of the rosette. Discover our tropical plants and our indoor flowering plants collection.
Its long-lasting flowering and ease of care make it a popular indoor gift all year round — check out our guide to giving a plant to find the perfect gift idea.
Light & Location
Guzmania 'Ostara' enjoys bright light without direct sun — harsh sunlight quickly fades its bracts. It also grows very well in partial shade in a living room, a bright bathroom, or an office.
- Light: indirect to bright partial shade — east or north-facing window ideal.
- Ideal for: table, console, windowsill, bright bathroom.
- Temperature: 18 to 26 °C, protected from cold drafts.
- Substrate: orchid potting mix or a light, well-draining blend — bark, coconut fiber, perlite.
Watering & Care
- Watering in the rosette: pour some non-calcareous water directly into the heart of the rosette — this is the technique specific to bromeliads which absorb water through their leaves. Empty and refresh the rosette water every 10 days to avoid stagnation. Our guide to creating a tropical atmosphere will give you ideas for pairing it with other species.
- Substrate watering: moderate — water when the substrate starts to dry on the surface.
- Humidity: prefers a slightly humid atmosphere — mist the foliage in summer.
- Fertilizer: once a month diluted in watering water during spring and summer.
- After flowering: remove the faded bract — new shoots will appear at the base.
Decor Ideas & Plant Pairings
Its graphic verticality and colorful bracts make it an ideal accent plant — it brings color and movement to a composition of uniform green foliage. Our flowering calendar guide will help you choose plants that bloom at the same time for harmonious pairings.
- In bromeliad collections: pair it with Vriesea 'Elan' and Tillandsia LED — three bromeliads, three silhouettes, and three very different expressions of the family, same watering logic.
- In a tropical setting: pair it with a Calathea Medallion and a Maranta Leuconeura — three tropical plants with graphic foliage, Guzmania’s colorful bracts as a focal point.
- Decorative pot: a matte light ceramic decorative pot or a natural fiber pot highlights the colorful bracts without competing with them.
Verdeia Tips
- Water the heart, not the substrate: Guzmania mainly absorbs water through its leaves — pour non-calcareous water into the central rosette weekly and keep the substrate just slightly moist otherwise.
- Empty the rosette regularly: refresh the water in the heart of the rosette every 10 days to avoid stagnation that can rot the plant’s heart.
- Keep the shoots after flowering: the mother plant flowers only once then declines — the shoots at the base are new plants ready to flower, repot them separately in spring.
Technical Specifications
- Botanical name: Guzmania 'Ostara'
- Common name: Tropical bromeliad
- Origin: South America (humid tropical forests)
- Pot diameter: Ø12 cm
- Approximate height: H45 cm
- Adult size: up to 50 cm
- Light: indirect light / partial shade
- Watering: moderate — non-calcareous water in the rosette
- Care: easy
- Non-toxic to pets and children
- Decor style: Urban jungle / Tropical
Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The size, color, and shape of the bract naturally vary depending on light and season.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
Our Verdeia commitments
FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.