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Guzmania Center Cup: Green Powder Likely Mold

If the powder is loose, dump it out. If it looks like bread mold, spray with Lysol (won't harm the plant) 2‑3 times within a few hours, then fill the cup with water as nature intends. Bromeliads need water in their central cup—mimic their natural habitat.

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