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Hohenbergia correia-araujoi
Also Known As
- Hohenbergia 'Chocolate Tiger'
- Hohenbergia 'Fudge Ripple'
Plant type
bromeliad
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Hohenbergia correia-araujoi plant details
Hohenbergia correia-araujoi is an evergreen bromeliad with chocolate, green and white foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hohenbergia correia-araujoi
- Plant type: bromeliad
- Plant family: bromeliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen chocolate, green and white
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hohenbergia correia-araujoi
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Tubular bromedliad with brown foliage, colors up more with higher light. Leaves are speckled with white and serrated on the sides. New pups form from the base. Allow water to collect in the center cup BUT flush it out occasionally to prevent stagnantation. Flower inflorescens appears from the center in mid spring.
Hohenbergia ‘Chocolate Tiger’ is a bromeliad variety displaying bronze-brown leaves with white horizontal stripes that grow in an upright, vase shape.
This plant reproduces by growing off-shoots or pups. Water when first inch of soil dries out but do not over water. Bromeliads like bright indirect light and tolerate some shade.
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How to Grow Hohenbergia correia-araujoi
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- green
- chocolate
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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