General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 6-8 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth

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Common names
  • Bromeliad
  • Orthophytum

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Date: 2012-08-05
  • Uploaded by pod
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Date: 2017-10-10
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: March 2012
The striking neon green color of the spike contrasts beautifully
Uploaded by SongofJoy
Location: Sarasota, FL
Date: 2017-03-16
At Selby Gardens

Photo: Dysmorodrepanis

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