Greigia Bromeliad Species
Greigiasphacelata

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Greigia (GREEG-ee-uh)
Species: sphacelata (spass-el-LAH-tuh)

Synonym:Billbergia sphacelata

Synonym:Bromelia clandestina

Synonym:Bromelia discolor

Synonym:Billbergia sphacelata

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

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)

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