Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering during cooler, dormant periods. Ensure good drainage to prevent stagnant water.
Nidularium angustifolium is an epiphytic bromeliad native to Brazil, known for its striking rosette of narrow leaves and colorful flower spikes, thriving in humid, shaded
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Moderate
50% intensity
Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid direct, harsh sunlight which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging.
Well-draining, peaty mix
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Average room temperatures between 18-24°C are suitable. Protect from cold drafts.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed monthly during growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil is dry. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering during cooler, dormant periods. Ensure good drainage to prevent stagnant water.
Remove dead or yellowing leaves as they appear. Trim back any overgrown foliage to maintain a tidy shape. Pruning is generally minimal for Nidularium angustifolium, focusing on aesthetic maintenance and plant health.
Propagate by removing offsets or pups that form around the base of the mother plant. Allow the pups to develop a few roots before carefully separating them and potting them in their own containers.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a bromeliad mix or a blend of peat, perlite, and bark. Repot in spring when active growth resumes.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Nidularium Angustifolium (Nidularium angustifolium)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Nidularium |
| Species | Nidularium angustifolium |
Similar in genus Nidularium
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