Bromelia spp
Bromeliad
Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Bromelia spp |
Principal Common Name | Bromeliad |
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Description | Bromeliads are members of a plant family known as Bromeliaceae (bro-meh-lee-AH-say-eye). The family contains over 3000 described species in approximately 56 genera. The most well known bromeliad is the pineapple. The family contains a wide range of plants including some very un-pineapple like members such as Spanish Moss (which is neither Spanish nor a moss). Other members resemble aloes or yuccas while still others look like green, leafy grasses. |
General Comments | There are several genus falling under this group; Ananas,Guzmania, Aechmea,Vriesea, Neoglaziovia, Pitcairnia, |
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Nativity | New World Tropics |
Height Range | 0 - 0 |
Spread Range | 0 - 0 |
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Form | Epiphyte : Terrestrial |
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Ease of Growing | Average |
Light Preferences | Part Sun : Shade : Partial Shade |
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Watering Preferences | Medium |
Outstanding Features | Color : Container Plant : Form : Fruit : Shade tolerant : Texture |
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