Alcantarea nana
Alcantarea nana
- Native to:
- Brazil
GBIF: D.R. Couto; P.M. Gonella; D.P. Cordeiro; L.H. Rocha-Pinto
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Bromeliaceae
- Genus:
- Alcantarea
- Species:
- Alcantarea nana
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and should be surface sown. Maintain warm temperatures (20-25°C) and high humidity.
Source: Claude claude-opus-4-5-20251101 Batch