Aechmea brachystachys

Aechmea brachystachys

Native to:
Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Bromeliaceae
Genus:
Aechmea
Species:
Aechmea brachystachys

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Epiphyte
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
red, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
hummingbirds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best in warm temperatures with high humidity and indirect light. Fresh seed shows higher germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI