Orthophytum Bromeliad

Orthophytumgurkenii

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Orthophytum (orth-oh-FY-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
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
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Carlsbad, California

Miami, Florida

Pepeekeo, Hawaii

Mandeville, Louisiana

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Bradenton, FL (Zone 9a) | June 2007 | positive

It is NOT epiphyte.

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Alachua, FL (Zone 9a) | January 2004 | positive

It has silver bands on dark chocolate leaves and seems to be the most popular of this species. Stays fairly small growing to about 6-8 in...Read More

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