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Deuterocohnia meziana

Plant type

bromeliad

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 1-12

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Deuterocohnia meziana plant details

Deuterocohnia meziana is an evergreen bromeliad with green, purple, red and variegated foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Deuterocohnia meziana

Plant type: bromeliad
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, purple, red and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Deuterocohnia meziana

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A large growing deuterocohnia with scarlet-purple teeth on long green leaves. A knockout! Tall perennial spikes of yellow flowers. Don't cut the bloom spike! It will bloom more and more branches every year. Collectible. Terrestrial bromeliad, plant in succulent soil, water regularly during summer. Full sun!

Gardening facts about Deuterocohnia meziana plant

How to Grow Deuterocohnia meziana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • red
    • green
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

See other plant types of Deuterocohnia for your garden

aka Abromeitiella brevifolia, Abromeitiella chlorantha var. minima, Deuterocohnia brevifolia var. chlorantha

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover, Bromeliad

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-36"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
Photo of Deuterocohnia brevifolia form by Frank Vincentz
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Plant Type

Bromeliad

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Deuterocohnia lorentziana foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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Plant Type

Bromeliad

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

    Photo of Deuterocohnia lorentziana [Blue Form] foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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    Plant Type

    Bromeliad

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • bright shade
    • occasional
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