Nidularium innocentii
Description
Source: leafsnapNidularium innocentii is a species of bromeliad in the genus Nidularium. This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion of southeastern Brazil.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun
The bird's-nest bromeliad comes from habitats like forest understories that provide natural shade. It prefers partial sunlight but can tolerate full sunlight if necessary.
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
The bird's-nest bromeliad does best in warm conditions. If temperatures drop too low, growth can stop or the plant may suffer frost damage. It tolerates high heat and humidity well and needs a steady level of moisture in its surroundings. However, excessively high temperature and humidity can increase its susceptibility to fungal infections. In dry conditions, regular watering and misting are required to keep the air sufficiently humid. The plant is sensitive to sudden temperature changes, so maintaining a relatively stable temperature is important.
💨 Humidity high (>60%)
This plant needs special care because it loves high humidity levels of 60-80% or more. The best way to achieve this is by placing a humidifier near the plant. Daily misting is also essential! Make sure the room has good ventilation.
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
Appropriate fertilization is essential for the health and appearance of the Bird's-nest bromeliad. Fertilize the Bird's-nest bromeliad during summer, repeating the application monthly throughout that season. Nutrients supply energy for growth and help sustain the plant's parts. Fertilizing improves the Bird's-nest bromeliad's floral display, ensuring the best blooms.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Nidularium
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 40 cm to 76 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Red, Pink
- Flower Size
- 3.05 cm to 5.08 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Fall, Early winter
- Native Area
- Brazil