Hohenbergia Bromeliad Species
Hohenbergiastellata

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hohenbergia (ho-en-BERG-ee-uh)
Species: stellata (stell-AY-tuh)

Synonym:Aechmea longisepala

Synonym:Aechmea oligosphaera

Synonym:Hohenbergia erythrostachya

Synonym:Hohenbergia oligosphaera

Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

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
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting