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Nidularium scheremetiewii

Scientific Name: Nidularium scheremetiewii Regel
Synonym: Nidularium corcovadense
Family: Bromeliaceae

Nidularium scheremetiewii in the NYBG greenhouse in mid April

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 21-27
USDA: 10-12

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 26°F (-3°C)

Sun Exposure: Filtered shade

Origin: Brazil

Growth Habits: Clustering epiphyte bromeliad, to 18 inches diameter (45 cm)

Watering Needs: Use distilled water to fill the rosette, water the soil mixture only when dry.

Propagation: Offsets

The genus name 'Nidularium' comes from the Latine for 'nest', because of the appearance of the plants in it.

Culture:
Nidularium can be tried, on trees in baskets, but need humidity.

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