Common Problems With Guzmania Bromeliad: 0:22 Guzmania Bromeliad is turning brown, wilting and looks like it will die. 1:22 Guzmania Bromeliad Leaves Turning Yellow 1:32 Guzmania Bromeliad Leaves Turning Brown 1:47 The tips of the leaves are turning brown or there are brown or yellow spots on the leaves. 2:37 The Guzmania Bromeliad is drying out. 3:40 There is a cottony substance at the base of the leaves. 5:00 The Guzmania Bromeliad was supposed to be variegated but it is mostly a dark green color. 5:35 The leaves at the base of the plant are turning brown or soggy. 7:10 There is a salty build up on the leaves.