Orthophytum rubrum
BROMELIAD
Bromeliaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

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Flowers: red & white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: mid green

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves
 
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Orthophytum rubrum
BROMELIAD
Bromeliaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

FEATURES

Flowers: red & white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: mid green

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, contemporary & dry style designs

Uses: barrier, pot, hanging basket, mass planting, accents, on-wall

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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