Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Bromelia

Species:

Bromelia ferox

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

purple, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best in warm temperatures with light exposure. Fresh seed shows higher germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI