Bromelia pinguin
BROMELIAD, WILD PINE
Bromeliaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen stoloniferous soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.8m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Pruning: Remove spent flowers & leaves as they form.

 
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Bromelia pinguin
BROMELIAD, WILD PINE
Bromeliaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen stoloniferous soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.8m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: white & pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: mid green & red

Ornamental Fruit: yellow berry

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, contemporary & dry style designs

Uses: informal hedge, barrier, pot, hanging basket, mass planting, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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