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Alcantarea imperialis
Alcantarea · Bromeliaceae
Alcantarea imperialis is a robust lithophytic species of bromeliad (family Bromeliaceae) in the genus Alcantarea. This species is endemic to Brazil.
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Classification
Genus
Alcantarea
Family
Bromeliaceae
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Alcantarea imperialis belongs to the Alcantarea genus within the Bromeliaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Cultivars
Selected named varieties and which job each is best suited to.
'Rubra'
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Alcantarea imperialis.
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Further reading
- 01Alcantarea imperialis taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service