Orthophytum Bromeliad
Orthophytumglabrum

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Orthophytum (orth-oh-FY-tum)
Species: glabrum (GLAY-brum)

Synonym:Prantleia glabra

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured


Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

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

Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

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