Ochagavia carnea
Tresco rhodostachys
O. carnea is a terrestrial bromeliad, with dense rosettes spreading to 60cm wide and made up of 30 to 50 stiff, very narrow, spiny-edged, evergreen leaves which are dark green above and grey-white below. In summer it produces a spherical cluster of bright pink, tubular flowers in the centre of the rosette
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Ochagavia are evergreen, terrestrial bromeliads with almost stemless, spreading rosettes of stiff, spiny-toothed leaves. The spherical inflorescence at the centre of the rosette is composed of tubular, red or yellow, flowers followed by green berries
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Chile
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass, or as a houseplant, in terrestrial bromeliad compost in full light with low humidity. Water moderately with soft water in growth, keep almost dry when dormant. See bromeliad cultivation
Propagation
Sow seed at 27°C as soon as ripe
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Sub-tropical
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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