Guzmania Ostara - Ø12cm - H45cm
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€18,95 - Regular price
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€18,95
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Bright indirect light. It tolerates the average temperature of our apartments well (18-22°C).
Is it a toxic plant? No, the Guzmania Ostara is considered non-toxic.
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.
Guzmania ‘Ostara’ — Tropical Bromeliad
🌤️ Indirect light / Partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 🪴 Easy care • 🌸 Bright foliage and bracts
The Guzmania ‘Ostara’ is a spectacular tropical plant belonging to the bromeliad family. Its shiny green foliage forms an elegant rosette at the heart of which emerges a colorful inflorescence, with bright shades of red, orange, or pink, instantly brightening any interior.
Delivered in Ø12 cm for an approximate height of 45 cm, this Guzmania adapts perfectly to indoor life. Easy to care for and graphic, it brings an exotic and luminous touch to your urban jungle.
Exposure & location
The Guzmania ‘Ostara’ enjoys bright light without direct sun. It also grows very well in partial shade, in a living room, a bright bathroom, or an office. Avoid harsh sun that could fade its colorful bracts.
- Exposure: indirect light or bright partial shade.
- Ideal: table, console, east- or north-facing windowsill.
- Temperature: between 18 and 26 °C, protected from cold drafts.
- Substrate: orchid potting mix or a light, well-draining mix (bark, coconut fiber, perlite).
Verdeia tip: avoid full sun — filtered light will prolong the color of its floral bract.
Watering & care
- Frequency: moderate — water when the substrate begins to dry on the surface.
- Tip: pour a little non-calcareous water directly into the central rosette.
- Humidity: prefers a slightly humid atmosphere — mist the foliage in summer.
- Fertilizer: once a month, diluted in watering water, only in spring/summer.
- Pruning: remove faded bracts once flowering is finished.
- Repotting: unnecessary every year, as Guzmania grows in a rosette and produces young offsets.
Always leave a little water in the heart of the rosette and empty it every 10 days to avoid stagnation.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
Graphic and colorful, the Guzmania ‘Ostara’ is ideal for adding verticality and a tropical note to your interior. Its long-lasting flowering immediately draws the eye in a bright room.
- To combine with: Calathea, Maranta, or Anthurium for a harmonious tropical atmosphere.
- Ideal pot: matte ceramic decorative pot or natural fiber pot.
- Ambiance: perfect for an urban jungle or contemporary decor.
Combine it with other bromeliads of different colors for an exotic and luminous effect.
Verdeia tips
- Place the Guzmania in light without direct sun to preserve its colors.
- Use only soft or filtered water to avoid lime deposits.
- Water in the central rosette rather than in the substrate.
- Cut the faded bract once it loses its color; new offsets will appear.
- Lightly mist the foliage in summer for an optimal tropical atmosphere.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Guzmania ‘Ostara’
- Common name: Guzmania / Tropical bromeliad
- Origin: South America (humid tropical forests)
- Pot size: Ø12 cm
- Approximate height: 45 cm
- Adult size: up to 50 cm
- Exposure: indirect light or partial shade
- Watering: moderate, non-calcareous water
- Care: easy
- Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
- Decorative 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 according to 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.