Troubleshooting
Guzmania 'Exodus' problems — and how to fix them
Guzmania 'Exodus' (Guzmania 'Exodus') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Brown leaf tips
Usually low humidity or hard/fluoridated tap water. Raise humidity and use rain, filtered or distilled water in the cup.
Crown rot
From cold, soggy soil or stale water sitting too long in the cup. Use a free-draining mix, keep soil only barely moist, and flush the cup regularly.
Fading red bracts
Too much direct sun bleaches the colour, while very deep shade dulls it. Aim for bright, indirect light.
Parent dying after bloom
Normal and expected. Once the long-lasting spike fades the parent slowly dies; pot up the basal pups to continue.
Prevent guzmania 'exodus' problems before they start
Most guzmania 'exodus' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for the species overview? Guzmania — the full care guide.
Guzmania 'Exodus' problems — FAQ
Why is my guzmania 'exodus' brown leaf tips?
Usually low humidity or hard/fluoridated tap water. Raise humidity and use rain, filtered or distilled water in the cup.
Why is my guzmania 'exodus' crown rot?
From cold, soggy soil or stale water sitting too long in the cup. Use a free-draining mix, keep soil only barely moist, and flush the cup regularly.
Why is my guzmania 'exodus' fading red bracts?
Too much direct sun bleaches the colour, while very deep shade dulls it. Aim for bright, indirect light.
Why is my guzmania 'exodus' parent dying after bloom?
Normal and expected. Once the long-lasting spike fades the parent slowly dies; pot up the basal pups to continue.