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Pitcairnia sp., Bromeliad

Pitcairnia sp.

Bromeliad
Family: Bromeliaceae
Subfamily: Pitcairnioideae
Origin: Tropical America
Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeRegular waterEpiphyte plantOrnamental foliage

Pitcairnia is a genus of the botanical family Bromeliaceae, subfamily Pitcairnioideae.

Almost all Pitcairnias are terrestrial or saxicolous, and prefer moist areas. However, many are found growing epiphytically in trees.

Species:

Pitcairnia arcuata

Pitcairnia maidifolia

Pitcairnia sanguinea


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