Portea petropolitana 'Extensa'
BROMELIAD
Bromeliaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial, succulent or epiphyte

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
1m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Pruning: Remove spent flowers & leaves as they form.

 
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Portea petropolitana 'Extensa'
BROMELIAD
Bromeliaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial, succulent or epiphyte

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
1m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: red & purple

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: light green or chartreuse

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & dry style designs

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

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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