Portea Bromeliad Species
Porteapetropolitana

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Portea (PORT-ee-a)
Species: petropolitana (pet-ro-poll-lee-TAN-uh)

Synonym:Aechmea petropolitana

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

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

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is fire-retardant
Textured

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

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

Bloom Color
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting