Guzmania candelabrum seeds grow into an epiphytic tank bromeliad native to the wet tropical biome of northern South America — from the humid forests and cloud forests of Colombia, Ecuador and adjacent Andean countries. The epithet candelabrum means 'candelabra', referring to the branched, candelabra-shaped inflorescence that rises above the rosette, a distinctive character within the genus. A member of the subfamily Tillandsioideae forming the characteristic smooth-edged, glossy leaf rosette with a central water-holding tank, producing a dramatic multi-branched flowering structure. Family Bromeliaceae.Bright indirect light; high humidity; epiphytic (bark or cork mount); warm tropical Andean conditions. Keep the central tank filled with water. 'Candelabrum' = candelabra; branched candelabra-shaped inflorescence — distinctive in the genus Smooth glossy leaves; central water-holding tank; dramatic multi-branched flower display N. South America — wet tropical biome; Colombia, Ecuador Andean cloud forests Subfamily Tillandsioideae; epiphytic tank bromeliad Bright indirect light; high humidity; epiphytic; warm tropical; Family Bromeliaceae Guzmania candelabrum is the candelabra bromeliad — a cloud forest epiphyte of northern South America whose distinctive multi-branched, candelabra-shaped inflorescence makes it one of the most architecturally interesting Guzmania species for collectors. IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
