| Broughtonia [Bro.] sanguinea | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pronounced: | san-GWIN-ee-ah (blood colored, blood red) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Author: | (Sw.) R.Br. in W.T.Aiton, Hortus Kew. 5: 217 (1813). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Name: | Blood Red Broughtonia | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Based on data from 74 awards Bro. sanguinea averages 11.5 flowers per inflorescence and 4.1 cm. (1.6 inches) natural spread. |
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| Photography by R. Hanko | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ORIGIN/HABITAT: Jamaica. Broughtonia sanguinea is found over most of the island, and it has been reported from sea level and about 2500 ft. (0-760 m). Plants are usually found within about 6 mi. (10 km) of the coast at less than 1600 ft. (490 m), however, and the heaviest concentrations are reported along the coast on the south side of the island near sea level. -- Source: Charles Baker |
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| *Based on 166 recorded plant bloomings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grow in bright indirect light conditions. |
Grow in warm to hot conditions, or 66°F to 85°F at night. |
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