Alcantarea galactea
Alcantarea galactea
- Native to:
- Brazil
GBIF: T.S. Coser; D.M.T. Francino



Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Bromeliaceae
- Genus:
- Alcantarea
- Species:
- Alcantarea galactea
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination. Maintain warm temperatures around 25-27°C with high humidity.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI