Bromelia laciniosa Plant Care
Bromelia laciniosa Mart. ex Schult.f.
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Bromelia laciniosa, natively known as macambira, is plant in the bromeliad family, or in other words, the pineapple family—though not all bromeliads resemble the common pineapple. Bromelia laciniosa is native to Brazil and Argentina but cultivated in many other places.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect to filtered sunlight
60–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Bromelia laciniosa?
Water Bromelia laciniosa every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to filtered sunlight. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Bromelia laciniosa?
Bromelia laciniosa (Bromelia laciniosa) belongs to the Bromeliaceae family within the Bromelia genus. Bromelia laciniosa is native to Brazil and Argentina.
Bromelia laciniosa displays a rosette-forming perennial growth habit, reaching up to 3 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Bromelia laciniosa produces colorful bracts with small flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Bromelia laciniosa?
Bromelia laciniosa requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Bromelia laciniosa Need?
Bromelia laciniosa thrives in bright indirect to filtered sunlight. Avoid placing Bromelia laciniosa in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to filtered sunlight
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Bromelia laciniosa Prefer?
Bromelia laciniosa grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Bromelia laciniosa prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Bromelia laciniosa?
Well-draining epiphytic mix with bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Bromelia laciniosa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Bromelia laciniosa?
Feed Bromelia laciniosa every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Bromelia laciniosa?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Bromelia laciniosa?
Bromelia laciniosa can be propagated through offsets (pups), seeds.
Is the Bromelia laciniosa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Bromelia laciniosa, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Bromelia laciniosa?
Bromelia laciniosa is susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Bromelia laciniosa Need?
Bromelia laciniosa grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Bromelia laciniosa is native to Brazil and Argentina. In cooler regions, grow Bromelia laciniosa as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Bromelia laciniosa is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Bromelia genus — compare its care with other Bromelia species on PlantoScan.
Bromelia is part of the Bromeliaceae plant family — browse all Bromeliaceae genera and species.
Bromelia laciniosa thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Bromelia laciniosa Mart. ex Schult.f., family Bromeliaceae (first published in Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 1278 (1830)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Bromelia laciniosa, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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