Portea petropolitana var. extensa is a rosette-forming cultivar of the Portea genus, part of the Bromeliaceae family. It features linear to lanceolate leaves with spinulose margins, thriving best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This plant prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil that is neutral in pH and kept moist. Suitable for indoor ornamental use, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and is propagated by offsets. Its main seasons of interest are spring and summer.

Portea petropolitana var. extensa is a hardy (H4) indoor ornamental bromeliad, thriving in full sun with spring and summer interest.

Portea petropolitana var. extensa

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