Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Bromelia

Species:

Bromelia goyazensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in fire-prone cerrado habitats, resprouting vigorously from basal rosette after burns. Adapted to periodic fire disturbance typical of Brazilian savannas.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (25-30°C) with adequate light. Fresh seeds show higher germination rates than stored seeds.

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