Orthophytum Bromeliad
Orthophytum 'Iron Ore'

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Orthophytum (orth-oh-FY-tum)
Cultivar: Iron Ore

Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

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

Sun Exposure

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Veined

Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Red

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
Plant is viviparous

Seed Collecting