I grow this plant in West Los Angeles in full sun. Very slow
growing plant. I've been growing them for years from cuttings. I have...Read More them growing in the ground and in pots. I've
never overwatered one. I have had them die out in the center from lack of water. The flower is green. Very interesting plants. certainly a favorite. Start them when your
young.
Wavre/ greenhous +/- 2500 species, IA | September 2004 | positive
This is a very interesting genus of terrestrial Bromeliaceae from Argentine and Bolivia . In nature much natural hybrids are found. Grouw...Read Mores mostly on hillsides ore rocks, forming cushions who let them capture the water and retain it between the leaves. Those leaves are velous and are capable to retain the water neccessary to survive in the dry periods. In culture plants are demanding very little work, the only thing they wants is having a humide and acid substrat (peat, compost and gravel) during summer well water in winter min. temp. 10°C, during this period completely dry
Interesting terrestial bromeliad that tends to cover surfaces with a pale green intensely spiny surface of itty bitty rosettes. Best if ...Read Moreplanted on a rolling surface or mound to get the best effect. Rots easily if overwatered in summers. Native of Argentina. Flowers are yellow but I have never seen mine flower.
I grow this plant in West Los Angeles in full sun. Very slow
growing plant. I've been growing them for years from cuttings. I have...Read More
Needs a little extra water and a little shade in the dryer hotter desert areas.
This is a very interesting genus of terrestrial Bromeliaceae from Argentine and Bolivia . In nature much natural hybrids are found. Grouw...Read More
Drought tolerant, but grows better with regular water. Can be propagated by seeds and division. It typically grows very slowly.
Interesting terrestial bromeliad that tends to cover surfaces with a pale green intensely spiny surface of itty bitty rosettes. Best if ...Read More