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    • Photo of Bromelia humilis foliage by Paradise Found Nursery

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    Bromelia humilis

    Plant type

    bromeliad

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Bromelia humilis plant details

    Bromelia humilis is an evergreen bromeliad with green and pink foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bromelia humilis

    Plant type: bromeliad
    Plant family: bromeliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and pink
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bromelia humilis

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tough terrestrial bromeliad in the Bromelia genus. Native to Venezuela. Grows in mounds in hot, dry soil - very tough plant. Blushes beautiful red in the center when it blooms. Rare and unusual plant! Rooted plants with 16-20" rosettes available.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Gardening facts about Bromelia humilis plant

    How to Grow Bromelia humilis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • pink
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Bromelia balansae

    aka Heart of Fire, Heart of Flame, Pinuela

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bromeliad

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-36"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Bromelia balansae by Danger Garden
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    Greigia sphacelata

    aka Billbergia spacelata, Billbergia sphacelata, Bromelia clandestina, Bromelia discolor, Bromelia sphacelata

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Greigia sphacelata by Stan Shebs
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