Deuterocohnia brevifolia
Deuterocohnia brevifolia
Deuterocohnia brevifolia 2 by Stan Shebs (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Light watering
Tender
H1a
RHS hardiness
15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
---|---|---|
1m | Max | 1.5m |
50cm | Min | 50cm |
7 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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Deuterocohnia brevifolia Overview
Deuterocohnia brevifolia is an evergreen perennial succulent species in the bromeliad family, Bromeliaceae. Originating from South America, this species is found naturally in Argentina and Bolivia. It produces rosettes of green, triangular, pointed leaves with spiny margins up to 5cm across, leaves measure up to 2cm in length. This species has a mat-forming habit and typically grows to around 90cm tall. Flowers are green-yellow and non-showy.
How to propagate Deuterocohnia brevifolia
Cuttings
Division
Seed
Special features of Deuterocohnia brevifolia
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Deuterocohnia brevifolia
Grown for year round interest, for foliage and habit, as a specimen plant.