Silver Bromeliad (Alcantarea)

Alcantarea odorata · Perennial

Silver Bromeliad (Alcantarea) is a slow-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, that matures to about 3 ft × 4 ft (bloom spike 5–8 ft). It does best in full sun and part shade with low water needs. It stands up well to drought and salt.

USDA zones

9-11

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Low

Mature size

3 ft × 4 ft (bloom spike 5–8 ft)

Growth rate

Slow

Maintenance

Low

Foliage

Silver, Blue-green

Bloom color

Yellow

Tough against

Drought, Salt

Native to

Brazil