Canistrum camacaense Plant Care
Canistrum camacaense Martinelli & Leme
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Canistrum camacaense is a species of bromeliad in the genus Canistrum. This species is endemic to Brazil.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
60–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Canistrum camacaense?
Water Canistrum camacaense every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Canistrum camacaense Native To?
What Is the Canistrum camacaense?
Canistrum camacaense (Canistrum camacaense) belongs to the Bromeliaceae family within the Canistrum genus. Canistrum camacaense is native to Brazil.
Canistrum camacaense displays a rosette-forming perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Canistrum camacaense produces brightly colored bracts with small, tubular flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 12 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Canistrum camacaense?
Canistrum camacaense 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 Canistrum camacaense Need?
Canistrum camacaense thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Canistrum camacaense in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Canistrum camacaense Prefer?
Canistrum camacaense grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Canistrum camacaense 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 Canistrum camacaense?
Well-draining, acidic soil mix with added organic matter like peat moss or pine bark. Good drainage is essential for Canistrum camacaense to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Canistrum camacaense?
Feed Canistrum camacaense 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 Canistrum camacaense?
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 Canistrum camacaense?
Canistrum camacaense can be propagated through offsets (pups), seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to canistrum alagoanum plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Canistrum camacaense Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Canistrum camacaense, 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 Canistrum camacaense?
Canistrum camacaense is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, mealybugs. 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 Canistrum camacaense Need?
Canistrum camacaense grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Canistrum camacaense is native to Brazil. In cooler regions, grow Canistrum camacaense as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13a
Keep exploring plants
Canistrum camacaense 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 Canistrum genus — compare its care with other Canistrum species on PlantoScan.
Canistrum is part of the Bromeliaceae plant family — browse all Bromeliaceae genera and species.
Canistrum camacaense thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Canistrum Species
Other Canistrum species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Canistrum camacaense Martinelli & Leme, family Bromeliaceae (first published in Bradea 4: 256 (1986)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Canistrum camacaense, 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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