Hohenbergia Bromeliad
Hohenbergiarosea

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hohenbergia (ho-en-BERG-ee-uh)
Species: rosea (RO-zee-uh)

Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Veined

Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon

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

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

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

Bloom Color
Pink
Blue-Violet

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

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

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