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Orthophytum Bromeliad

Orthophytumglabrum

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Orthophytum glabrum by chanin
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Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Orthophytum (orth-oh-FY-tum)
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Species
glabrum (GLAY-brum)
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Synonym
Prantleia glabra
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
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
Burgundy/Maroon
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
Regional
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| April 2006 | positive

I've seen this gorgeous Orthophytum on other sites where the plant look really glossy dark colored. But my plant is different in shiny-re...Read More

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