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Pitcairnia Bromeliad

Pitcairniasanguinea

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Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Pitcairnia (pit-KAYRN-ee-uh)
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Species
sanguinea (san-GWIN-ee-a)
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Synonym
Pepinia sanguinea
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Red
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brooksville, Florida

Loxahatchee, Florida

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