Alcantarea distractila
Alcantarea distractila
- Native to:
- Brazil
GBIF: E.M.C. Leme; C.C. de Paula; M. Grossi
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Bromeliaceae
- Genus:
- Alcantarea
- Species:
- Alcantarea distractila
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; sow on surface of well-draining medium and maintain high humidity.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch