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
Aechmea oligosphaera
Hohenbergia erythrostachya
Hohenbergia oligosphaera
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anniston, Alabama

Fort Pierce, Florida

Miami, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Anniston, AL | October 2011 | positive

i agree, long lasting bloom spikes are very showy. a great container plant that revels in our summer heat, but needs shelter in coldest ...Read More

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | February 2006 | positive

The inflorescence is very long lasting. The small purple flowers are surrounded by bright red bracts. It is striking.

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