Aechmea chantinii var. chantinii
Aechmea chantinii var. chantinii
- Native to:
- Brazil | Colombia | Ecuador | Peru | Venezuela
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Bromeliaceae
- Genus:
- Aechmea
- Species:
- Aechmea chantinii var. chantinii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- orange, red, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require warm temperatures (75-85°F) and high humidity. Fresh seed germinates best; viability declines rapidly with storage.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch