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Orthophytum Bromeliad

Orthophytumalvimii

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Orthophytum alvimii by chanin

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Family

Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Orthophytum (orth-oh-FY-tum)

Info

Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Succulent

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Perennials

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Orange/Apricot

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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| April 2006 | positive

A remarkable succulent Bromeliad, with sparse spines, stiff few leaves with fuzzy undersides. For me, this Orthophytum is seem to grow sl...Read More

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