Portea petropolitana var. extensa (portea)

At a Glance

Origin
unsure
Temperature
5 degrees
Max Size
60cm
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Portea petropolitana var. extensa

Growing Conditions

These broms can grow in a wide range of climates but if grown in areas that are frost prone the plant will need to be moved undercover during frost periods as the leaves will burn..

Detailed Description

This great landscaping bromeliad only grows to about 60 cms but the flower spike can grow to 1.5 metres .

The colours of the amazing bloom include rose,pink,purple,lavendar,teal and blue.

At the end of summer as the bloom matures it is followed by masses of attractive purple fruits or berries.

This particular strain has wide leaves which turn a yellowish colour in full sun tending to more lime green in the shade.It also has deeper pink and purple colouring in the bloom than the more commonly seen strains.

The pups for sale are all about 40cm high and 30 cm wide like the one in the photo.

These broms can grow in a wide range of climates but if grown in areas that are frost prone the plant will need to be moved undercover during frost periods as the leaves will burn..

Buy Portea petropolitana var. extensa

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pup 
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