Guzmania lingulata is an evergreen, epiphytic bromeliad native to the rain forests of Central America.
This is a very popular species and is grown for it brilliant coloured bracts and paler flowers that last for many months.
Even when it is not flowering the rosettes of pale green strap-like leaves are very attractive and bring a tropical feel indoors and out.
They need warm conditions, plenty of indirect light, humidity and regular access to water to thrive so can only be grown outdoors in such climates.
However many are grown indoors providing that humidity is kept up.