Matchstick Bromeliad
Aechmea gamosepala
Family: Bromeliaceae
Matchstick Bromeliad grows in bright indirect light and prefers loose epiphytic mix. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Matchstick Bromeliad
Matchstick Bromeliad growing information includes sunlight requirements of Bright indirect light, soil conditions listed as Loose epiphytic mix with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Matchstick Bromeliad as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Matchstick Bromeliad (Aechmea gamosepala) is listed in the Bromeliaceae family and categorized as a bromeliad with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1539
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Plant type
- Bromeliad
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Matchstick Bromeliad is listed for bright indirect light conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Loose epiphytic mix. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12
- Sunlight
- Bright indirect light
- Soil
- Loose epiphytic mix
- Soil pH
- 5.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.