Overview

Bromelia urbaniana is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Bromelia, part of the Bromeliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Bromelia urbaniana grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse. It is native to Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia and Paraguay.

About

Deinacanthon is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae. The genus name is from the Greek “deinos” - terrible and “anthos” - flower.

About the genus

Bromelia is a genus of about 70 plant species widespread across Latin America and the West Indies. It is the type genus of the family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Bromelioideae, and its type species is B. karatas.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Bromelia

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H2

Plant details

Bromelia urbaniana size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse

Native to

Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Paraguay

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Bromelia urbaniana

Propagation

Offsets, Seed

Pest resistance

Mealybugs

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions