Brocchinia acuminata Temperate Product Dimensions: 6

Product Dimensions: 6

Efforts to preserve the species include restricted distribution from a few federally permitted nurseries

The flowers are long lasting

Production Year: 2013

Brocchinia acuminata Temperate Product Dimensions: 6Easy to Grow: Moderate Dormancy: No Native Range: Summits of the cool Tepuis of Northeastern South America Zones: 9 11 Brocchinia acuminata is a carnivorous bromeliad with a tall, tubular, erect whorl of light green waxy leaves that are very slippery to insects. The leaves form a water collecting barrel where insects are trapped and drown. With the help of bacteria to decompose this material, the plant then absorbs the nutrients. In their natural