Quesnelia testudo (Quesnelia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Quesnelia |
| Species | testudo |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Brazil. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -3.9 - -1.1 |
| Temperature (°F) | 25 - 30 |
| Height | 30 - 45 cm |
| Spread | 30 - 40 cm |
| Flowering Period | October |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Groundcover. |
| Propagation | By offsets. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Virgin forests near Serra do Mar. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves have lightly serrated edges and are tipped by a sharp spine. |
| Flower Description | Flower rosy red and violet, and reaches about 30 cm high. |
Photographs
Quesnelia testudo, form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Quesnelia testudo, leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.