Alcantarea odorata (Alcantarea Bromeliad, Fragrant Alcantarea)


Botanical Information

FamilyBromeliaceae
GenusAlcantarea
Speciesodorata
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginBrazil.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9a - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-6.7) - (-3.9)
Temperature (°F)20 - 25
Height90-120 cm
Spread90-120 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August

Description and Growing Information

ShapeLarge form.
LandscapeContainer plant or landscape specimen-massing.
PropagationOffsets.
CultivationGrow in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Leaf DescriptionNew leave slender, pale green with silver banding; when it matures the leaves gets covered with a silvery white powder.
Flower DescriptionA showy pale to bright yellow and fragrant.
Texture DescriptionThis plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds.

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