| Bromeliad | |
| Matchstick Plant |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Leaves: | Good fall color |
| Fruiting Time: | Spring Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Other |
| Flower Color: | Red Russet: u nteP kbisltw phii |
| Flower Size: | Over 12" |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening Espalier |
| Uses: | Shade Tree |
| Resistances: | Tolerates foot traffic Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane: n n an ies, . cihiPnercoidt psdtl feacswl omnteooar Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
