Deuterocohnia brevifolia
short-leaved abromeitiella
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
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
A genus of terrestrial or liphophytic (rock-growing) bromeliads. The species in this genus vary between small, mat-forming plants with no flower stalk to larger plants with thick foliage and tube-shaped greenish-yellow to red flowers which appear on stems above the foliage
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Argentina, Bolivia
How to grow
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
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seed at 25°C in spring. Detatch and root rosettes in spring and summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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