Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Alcantarea

Species:

Alcantarea benzingii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar

Bloom Colors:

purple, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and warm temperatures around 25-30°C. Surface sow on well-draining substrate.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI