Seeds of American Bromeliad Bromelia karatas 20 pcs unusual spiky plant with pink fleshy fruits for collector cultivation
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A larger pack of 20 seeds of the species Bromelia karatas is a suitable choice for growers who wish to conduct repeated sowing attempts or cultivate several young plants at once. This robust tropical bromeliad is commonly found in nature on open savannas and the edges of semi-arid forests in Central and South America, where it forms dense clusters with a sprawling leaf rosette. The main attraction of the plant is a cluster of pink-red elongated fruits in the centre of the leathery leaf crown, which in adulthood is complemented by long, stiff foliage with serrated edges. The species grows to a relatively large size, so for long-term cultivation indoors, one must consider space in a conservatory or greenhouse. It is gaining popularity among growers as a collector's curiosity and an unconventional ornament in spacious exotic plantings.
Product features:
- Botanical identification: Bromelia karatas, bromeliad karatas
- Pack size: 20 seeds
- Area of origin: savannas and semi-arid forests of Central and South America and the Caribbean
- Botanical family: Bromeliaceae (bromeliads)
- Plant character: robust terrestrial bromeliad with a sprawling leaf rosette
- Leaves: long, stiff, lanceolate, deep green, with serrated spines along the edges
- Fruits: elongated pink-red berries clustered at the centre of the plant
- Inflorescence: dense, arising from the centre of the mature plant
- Recommended germination temperature: 22–28 °C with consistently higher humidity
- Germination time: approximately 2–8 weeks, irregularly
- Preparation before sowing: seeds are most viable immediately after harvest
- Sowing depth: surface sowing with only light pressing
- Recommended substrate: light, permeable, designed for bromeliads and cactus species
- Location: well-lit spot without direct midday sun
- Air humidity: requires higher humidity typical of tropical environments
- Watering: regular, reduce in winter
- Frost resistance: the plant does not tolerate frost, grown indoors all year round
- Growth rate: slow, focused on forming the leaf rosette in the first years
- Suitable use: container exotic, element of the conservatory, collector's specimen
- Target group: bromeliad collectors, hobby botanists, advanced tropical plant growers
Contents of the package:
- 20 seeds of Bromelia karatas
Growing this bromeliad from seed is among long-term collector projects that is worthwhile for anyone interested in less traditional tropical species and wants to have a specimen with a characteristic leaf structure at home. Sow in a permeable substrate that retains moderate moisture while ensuring sufficient air for young roots, ideally in a mini-greenhouse with a temperature above 22 °C. Young plants develop slowly in the first years and gradually produce the first lanceolate leaves with tiny spines, which gradually gain strength and size typical of adult individuals. For successful growth, we recommend fertilising the plants during the main season with liquid fertilisers specifically designed for bromeliads and ensuring a consistently bright and humid environment without sharp temperature fluctuations. This pack of 20 seeds of Bromelia karatas is therefore a suitable choice for enthusiasts who wish to embark on a more challenging cultivation project with an unusual South American plant.
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Jinbao Tengda Mechanical Equipment (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
Address: No.76, District 3, Zhenbei Village, Xinkou Town, Baodi District, Tianjin, China
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Manufacturer:
Jinbao Tengda Mechanical Equipment (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
Address: No.76, District 3, Zhenbei Village, Xinkou Town, Baodi District, Tianjin, China
E-mail: 728123120@qq.com
Telephone: +86 187 6653 7872
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MACYSAN ADVISORS SL
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