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Pitcairnia ringens

Plant type

perennial, bromeliad

size

  • H: 15"-24"
  • W: 24"-48"

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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Pitcairnia ringens plant details

Pitcairnia ringens is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bromeliad with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pitcairnia ringens

Plant type: perennial bromeliad
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 15 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, tropical, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pitcairnia ringens

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Pitcairnia ringens plant

How to Grow Pitcairnia ringens

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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