Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Bromelia

Species:

Bromelia balansae

USDA Symbol:

BRBA6

Growth Characteristics

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,dec

Bloom Colors:

red, pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from basal rosette after fire in its native Chaco and Cerrado habitats.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to dry, open areas and savannas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require warmth and humidity for germination. Fresh seed germinates more readily.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI