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short-leaved abromeitiella

Deuterocohnia brevifolia

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Genus: Deuterocohnia
Family: Bromeliaceae

About this plant

A slow-growing terrestrial bromeliad that forms dense mounds of spiny-leaved rosttes. Small, tubular green flowers are produced in summer. Grown as a foliage house or conservatory plant in cool climates

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in terrestrial bromeliad compost in full light. Keep almost dry in winter; water moderately at all other times of the year. See bromeliad cultivation for further information

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at 25°C in spring. Detatch and root rosettes in spring and summer

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years