Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Bromelia

Species:

Bromelia macedoi

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

purple, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, small birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to periodic fires in campo rupestre habitat. Plants typically resprout from protected basal rosette after fire events.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow on well-drained substrate and maintain warm temperatures.

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