Bromelia balansae
Bromelia balansae
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay
John Thagard,Zaida Machado (www.flickr.com),Dick Culbert (www.flickr.com) from Gibsons, B.C., Canada,João Medeiros (www.flickr.com),User:BotBln,User:BotBln,User:BotBln,Michael Wolf (de.wikipedia.org) ( Webseite (kakteen.abg9.de) ),Horacio Cambeiro,User:BotBln,Roberto Fiadone,Michael Wolf (de.wikipedia.org) ( Webseite (kakteen.abg9.de) )
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Bromeliaceae
- Genus:
- Bromelia
- Species:
- Bromelia balansae
- USDA Symbol:
- BRBA6
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- red, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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