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Deuterocohnia brevifolia

short-leaved abromeitiella

A slow-growing terrestrial bromeliad that forms dense mounds of spiny-leaved rosttes. Small, tubular green flowers are produced in summer. Grown as a foliage house or conservatory plant in cool climates

Synonyms
Abromeitiella brevifolia
Abromeitiella chlorantha
see moreAbromeitiella pulvinata

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Bromeliaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

A genus of terrestrial or liphophytic (rock-growing) bromeliads. The species in this genus vary between small, mat-forming plants with no flower stalk to larger plants with thick foliage and tube-shaped greenish-yellow to red flowers which appear on stems above the foliage

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Argentina, Bolivia

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in terrestrial bromeliad compost in full light. Keep almost dry in winter; water moderately at all other times of the year. See bromeliad cultivation for further information

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at 25°C in spring. Detatch and root rosettes in spring and summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Houseplants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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