Mexican Bromeliad
Ursulaea macvaughii
Family: Bromeliaceae
Mexican Bromeliad grows in bright filtered light and prefers airy well-drained mix. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Mexican Bromeliad
Mexican Bromeliad growing information includes sunlight requirements of Bright filtered light, soil conditions listed as Airy well-drained mix with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Mexican Bromeliad as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years.
Plant Overview
Mexican Bromeliad (Ursulaea macvaughii) 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 Advanced.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2644
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Plant type
- Bromeliad
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Advanced
Growing Conditions
Mexican Bromeliad is listed for bright filtered light conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Airy well-drained mix. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Bright filtered light
- Soil
- Airy well-drained mix
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 3-5 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.