General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet
Plant Spread: 4 to 5 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Green
Other: Bright lime-green
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth

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Common names
  • Bromeliad

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Location: Botanical garden of Barcelona (Spain)
Date: 2022-04-16
Location: Botanical Garden of Barcelona
Date: 2019-04-22

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