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Deuterocohnia Bromeliad

Deuterocohnialongipetala

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Family

Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Deuterocohnia (doo-ter-oh-KON-ee-uh)

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Species

longipetala (lon-jee-PET-uh-luh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

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)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Fall

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