Orthophytum Bromeliad
Orthophytummagalhaesii

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Orthophytum (orth-oh-FY-tum)
Species: magalhaesii (ma-gal-HEES-ee-eye)

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

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

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting