Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Alcantarea

Species:

Alcantarea odorata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (20-25°C) with light. Maintain high humidity during germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI