Alcantarea Bromeliad, Fragrant Alcantarea
Alcantareaodorata

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Alcantarea (al-kan-TAR-ee-uh)
Species: odorata (oh-dor-AY-tuh)

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
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

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

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

Propagation Methods
This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible