Modern flower growers, starting a houseplant, are always trying to find out how its presence can affect the family atmosphere and the health of loved ones. For example, what brings guzmania to the house - a spectacular and now popular exotic beauty?

Appearance and homeland of the plant

Guzmania is an evergreen herbaceous plant from the bromeliad family. In the world about 140 of its species. In nature, she lives in South and Central America.

Its natural habitat is the forests of the tropical zone and the open slopes of the mountains:

  • Brazil
  • South Florida;
  • Venezuela
  • West Indies.

She loves secluded places with fat soil under the crowns of trees. Often climbed onto the roots and even branches of other plants that came out from under the ground.

The name is given in honor of the famous Spanish biologist, botanist and pharmacist Anastasio Guzman. Therefore, the flower is also called gusmania, which, in principle, is more consistent with the correct pronunciation of the name of the scientist who was the first to try to "relocate" Flora's unique creation in the human home.

This representative of the world of vegetation attracts attention in an original way, in the form of a bowl, arranged by leaves and tall lush “sultans” on the top of the head - very beautifully assembled, juicy red, sunny yellow, white, maroon or orange. If it weren’t for the flowering period, Guzmania would have stayed on the usual territory: without its decoration, it’s pretty plain. Unfortunately, most species bloom once in their lives.

What brings a plant to the house

Perhaps not all statements regarding flowers can be trusted, but still, many did not appear from scratch: they are based on long observations of bio-energetics and rich experience of “communication” with the world of flora.They assure that wherever gusmania and man "meet", a positive effect on the psyche and physiology of the latter will be ensured. But only at home will it be the most powerful and most favorable.

This miracle plant is a lifesaver for people with low self-esteem and constant self-doubt. It drives away depression, normalizes sleep and eliminates the debilitating nightmares. One has only to admire the bright decoration on the top of the green pet, and inside there is a surge of energy, there is a mood for work, I want to move and create.

The house in which guzmania lives is filled with peace and tranquility, as it attracts powerful streams of positive energy.

In the homeland of guzmania, it is blamed for male activity and longevity. Therefore, in houses where there are men, room representatives of their family will certainly grow.

Signs and superstitions about the flower

You can collect a whole book of prejudices and beliefs related to the influence of various plants on a person - his psyche, health, ability to communicate with others. And information regarding guzmania will take its place on one of the pages. Although there will not be too many superstitions associated with it, there is still something to say about the interaction of the carrier of the Sultan and man.

  1. Many are sure that the blossoming owner of the red sultan symbolizes and concentrates the will, activity, authority, constant dynamics in a person. In the house, this kind of flower contributes to the flow of energy.
  2. Some argue that the matter is not limited to the attraction of positive energy, and the material well-being of the family also improves markedly.
  3. A flower with a red sultan is a good "neighbor" in the bedroom. It is believed that it acts as an aphrodisiac, supporting the strength of men's health.
  4. They say that guzmania, especially red or orange, must definitely settle in the Aries house. Representatives of this fiery zodiac sign love to be in the spotlight. So their plants are also tall and bright. Although indoor guzmania, unlike its wild relatives, is lower in height - 40-45 centimeters versus 75 in nature - it is still a sufficient growth. And its rich shades of the outlet will support the energy of Aries and their desire for continued success in any situation.

Feng Shui Flower Meaning

The ancient Chinese doctrine of the harmony of human living space (feng shui) also gives gusmania only positive characteristics.

  1. She is the guardian of harmonious intimate relations between a man and a woman, makes people more sensual and sexier. Therefore, it is worthwhile to put a flower near the opposite walls of the matrimonial bedroom.
  2. It has an aesthetic effect. The mere contemplation of the unusual leaves of the sultan calms and pacifies.
  3. Yellow guzmania attracts luck and prosperity to the house.
  4. Red flowers are best placed in the southwestern or eastern zone of the apartment. This will protect households from depression, improve well-being, and help maintain a positive energy level.
  5. If you put some bright green plant next to gusmania, the “duet” will help soon recognize professional achievements.

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