Accession #: 200000063
Accession Date: 2000-09-21
Common name: Short Necked Bromeliad
Family: Bromeliaceae
Synonym(s):
Country of Origin: SE. Colombia to N. Brazil
Description: [Syn. Lamprococcus brevicollis (L.B. Sm.) L.B. Sm. & W.J. Kress]
This species is purported to be a myrmecophytic 'ant-house' with the leaves arranged to channel water away from the center of the plant which is in sharp contrast to other 'tank' bromeliads which collect water in the leaf bases.
Uses:
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USDA Zone: 11
Source: NYBG ex Atlanta BG
Provenance:
Plant acquired from New York Botanic Gardens (#3395/94). NYBG acquired the plant from Atlanta Botanic Gardens July 11, 1994 with no further references.
Restrictions:
Culture:
These are tank-type bromeliads, and attention should be given to flushing the tanks. Give them moderate to bright light, protect from wind damage and feed monthly with 20-20-20 fertilizer at half strength. They may be either potted or mounted.