Catopsis morreniana
An epiphytic or sometimes terrestrial evergreen bromiliad about 40cm tall, with a dense rosette of up to 20 slender mid-green leaves to 18cm long with narrow white margins, and white towards the base. Upright panicles to 20cm long with white margined bracts and white flowers are produced in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow as a houseplant or conservatory plant in pots of epiphytic or terrrestrial bromeliad compost in bright, indirect light. During summer, keep the rosettes filled with soft water, mist daily, and apply a quarter strength foliar fertiliser every 4-5 weeks. Keep just moist in winter. See Bromeliad cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by seed or removal of offsets in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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