Deuterocohnia Bromeliad Species
Deuterocohnia brevifolia
| Family: | Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Deuterocohnia (doo-ter-oh-KON-ee-uh) (Info) |
| Species: | brevifolia (brev-ee-FOH-lee-uh) (Info) |
| Synonym: | Abromeitiella brevifolia |
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Green
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Winter
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Phoenix, Arizona
Brentwood, California
Los Angeles, California
Perris, California
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Rowland Heights, California
San Leandro, California
Simi Valley, California
Thousand Oaks, California
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Nov 18, 2004, Xenomorf from Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote: Needs a little extra water and a little shade in the dryer hotter desert areas. |
| Positive | On Sep 9, 2004, albleroy from Wavre/ greenhous +/- 2500 species, IA wrote: This is a very interesting genus of terrestrial Bromeliaceae from Argentine and Bolivia . In nature much natural hybrids are found. Grouws mostly on hillsides ore rocks, forming cushions who let them capture the water and retain it between the leaves. Those leaves are velous and are capable to retain the water neccessary to survive in the dry periods. In culture plants are demanding very little work, the only thing they wants is having a humide and acid substrat (peat, compost and gravel) during summer well water in winter min. temp. 10°C, during this period completely dry |
| Neutral | On Aug 25, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote: Drought tolerant, but grows better with regular water. Can be propagated by seeds and division. It typically grows very slowly. |
| Positive | On Jan 24, 2004, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: Interesting terrestial bromeliad that tends to cover surfaces with a pale green intensely spiny surface of itty bitty rosettes. Best if planted on a rolling surface or mound to get the best effect. Rots easily if overwatered in summers. Native of Argentina. Flowers are yellow but I have never seen mine flower. |
