Alcantarea trepida
Alcantarea trepida
- Native to:
- Brazil
GBIF: R.C. Forzza; J.A. Amaral & M.O.O. Pellegini
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Bromeliaceae
- Genus:
- Alcantarea
- Species:
- Alcantarea trepida
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, insects
- 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 and should be surface-sown on well-draining medium at warm temperatures.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch