Powdery Strap Airplant
Catopsis berteroniana
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Puerto Rico, Suriname, United States, Virgin Islands
iNaturalist: © carmenferreiro (iNaturalist #116200481)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Bromeliaceae
- Genus:
- Catopsis
- Species:
- Catopsis berteroniana
- USDA Symbol:
- CABE5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- epiphytic, often found on trees in humid environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light to germinate; surface sow on moist medium.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI