Greigia sphacelata
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Basic Information
Family: Bromeliaceae
Genus: greigia
Plant ID (slug): greigia-sphacelata
Numeric ID: 23593
USDA Hardiness: 9-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Greigia sphacelata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
S. America - Chile.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit[61, 177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Greigia sphacelata