bromelia
karatas
karatas
Care level
Medium
This ground-dwelling bromeliad forms an impressive star-shaped rosette with long, spiny leaves that can spread up to six feet wide. Its most fascinating feature is how it produces its purple-pink flowers right in the center of the plant, nestled low like a hidden treasure, which later develop into sweet, edible fruits.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (15°C - 32°C)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Wide/Shallow
Prefer a pot that is wider than it is deep.
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Features
Size & growth
Large
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach 90 to 180 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The bromelia karatas can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.