Nidularium Bromeliad
Nidulariumlongiflorum

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Nidularium (nid-yoo-LAY-ree-um)
Species: longiflorum (lon-jee-FLO-rum)

Synonym:Nidularium pauciflorum

Synonym:Nidularium pauciflorum

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

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

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

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

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Red
Coral/Apricot

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

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

Seed Collecting