Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Aechmea

Species:

Aechmea pubescens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte , Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

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 temperatures around 24-27°C. Light aids germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI