{"product_id":"yellow-star-bromeliad-guzmania-lingulata-yellow-star","title":"Yellow Star Bromeliad - Guzmania lingulata 'Yellow Star'","description":"\u003cp\u003eYellow Star Bromeliad (\u003cem\u003eGuzmania lingulata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Yellow Star') is a Central American bromeliad that grows into a tidy rosette of broad, strappy green leaves, about 30cm tall and 50cm wide. As it matures the heart of the plant turns a sharp, zesty yellow that can hold for around four months. It brightens a shaded corner, a pot or a well lit room with very little effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA yellow that lights up shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright, acid yellow reads clearly in a dim corner, where most flowering plants fade into the background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow effort.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is an easy care plant that wants warmth, shade and a full central cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong lasting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The yellow centre of a mature plant holds for around four months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden or pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it under trees, in pots or indoors, outdoors or in, wherever there is bright, filtered light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-replacing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pups develop around the base and take over as the original plant fades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded subtropical borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Underplant trees and shrubs, spacing plants 50cm apart so the rosettes touch. In the wild this species grows on branches, so it is also happy tucked into the fork of a tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in a free-draining mix with the crown above the soil. One plant suits a small pot, and a group of three fills a large one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room with filtered light suits it. Keep it away from harsh afternoon sun through glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Yellow Star Bromeliad in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade or filtered light, away from harsh sun. Shade often deepens the colour. Bromeliads love warm, humid conditions, so outdoors it suits tropical and subtropical gardens. In cooler places keep it indoors or under cover, because frost is fatal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil or potting mix. Take care to keep the crown above the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill the central cup with water, and flush it with fresh water weekly so it stays clean and mosquitoes cannot breed in it. Feed in spring with an organic liquid fertiliser at half the label rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning. Once the plant flowers it gradually dies back as pups form, so cut away the faded rosette when the pups are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYellow Star Bromeliad is sold as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Plants in tubes are green, and the yellow comes as they grow and mature, so expect to wait for the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur tube stock is not always available. If the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none right now, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bromeliads\"\u003eBrowse our bromeliads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/diverse-bromeliad-varieties-discover-them-all\"\u003eBromeliad varieties: a guide to the main types\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does the yellow appear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the tube. Tube plants are green, and the yellow develops as the plant matures. After that it holds for around four months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I water a bromeliad?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill the cup in the middle of the rosette. Flush it weekly with fresh water to keep it clean and stop mosquitoes breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens after it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original plant gradually dies back, but pups grow at its base to take its place. Cut away the old rosette when the pups are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790334984511,"sku":"GUZ-LIN-YELLOW-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/yellow-star-bromeliad-guzmania-lingulata-yellow-star.jpg?v=1792207666","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/yellow-star-bromeliad-guzmania-lingulata-yellow-star","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}