Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Aechmea

Species:

Aechmea orlandiana subsp. orlandiana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best in warm, humid conditions with bright indirect light. Bromeliad seeds are typically surface-sown on well-draining medium.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI