Mountain Pitcairnia
Pitcairnia integrifolia
Family: Bromeliaceae
Mountain Pitcairnia grows in partial shade and prefers cool moist mountain soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Mountain Pitcairnia
Mountain Pitcairnia growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Cool moist mountain soil with a soil pH of 5.0-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Mountain Pitcairnia as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Mountain Pitcairnia (Pitcairnia integrifolia) is listed in the Bromeliaceae family and categorized as a rosette perennial 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 Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2983
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Plant type
- Rosette perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Mountain Pitcairnia is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Cool moist mountain soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Cool moist mountain soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-6.5
- 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.