Pinguin
Bromelia pinguin
Pinguin is a bold, spiny bromeliad best suited to warm outdoor gardens in tropical or subtropical climates. Plant it in partial shade with well-draining soil and water regularly during the growing season. Handle with care, as the leaf margins are sharply serrated and can cause injury.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Flowers
red
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Thoroughly Until Soil Is Moist; Allow Top Inch To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
4.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 19, 2015 by EOL − Aurelio Molina Hernández (cc-by-nc)
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