Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Ananas

Species:

Ananas comosus var. parguazensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

purple, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm temperatures (25-30°C) with high humidity. Most commercial propagation is vegetative via crown slips or suckers.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI