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Bromeliad, Glomeropitcairnia

Glomeropitcairniapenduliflora

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Family

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

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Genus

Glomeropitcairnia (glom-er-oh-pit-KAYRN-ee-a)

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Species

penduliflora (pend-yoo-lee-FLOR-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Smooth

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

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

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

N/A

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