Pitcairnia squarrosa SEEDS Cultivating Pitcairnia squarrosa from seeds is an exciting opportunity to grow a relatively rare bromeliad with unique characteristics. This plant is distinguished by its rosette of long, narrow leaves that are often covered in a fine layer of scales or trichomes, giving it a distinctive, frosted appearance. The leaves are typically green but can have a silvery sheen, and the plant produces striking red or orange flower spikes that are a beautiful contrast to its foliage. Seed Cultivation Guide Starting the Seeds: Seed Preparation: Pitcairnia squarrosa seeds are small and delicate, requiring no pre-treatment before sowing. They should be fresh for the best germination rates. Soil Mix: Use a well-draining, bromeliad-appropriate soil mix. A blend of peat, fine bark, and perlite or vermiculite works well to provide the necessary drainage and aeration. Sowing: Spread the seeds lightly on the surface of the soil mix. Do not cover them as they need light for germination. Gently press them into the soil with a piece of flat wood or the back of a spoon. Germination Environment: Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. Direct sunlight can be harmful to the delicate seedlings. Temperature: Keep the growing environment warm, between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), to encourage germination. Moisture: Maintain consistent moisture by covering the seed tray with plastic wrap or a clear plastic lid to create a mini greenhouse effect. Ventilate occasionally to prevent mold growth. After Germination: Care for Seedlings: Once seedlings emerge, gradually acclimate them to less humid conditions by removing the cover for longer periods each day. Transplanting: When seedlings are large enough to handle, usually after developing a few sets of leaves, gently transplant them into individual pots. Long-term Care: Pitcairnia squarrosa prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Water the plant by filling the central rosette, mimicking natural rainfall, and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Feed lightly with a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season. Being epiphytic or terrestrial, this plant does not require deep soil but benefits from being potted in a medium that mimics its natural growing conditions. Cultivating Pitcairnia squarrosa from seeds can be a rewarding experience, allowing gardeners to watch this beautiful bromeliad develop from the very beginning. With patience and proper care, these plants can add an exotic touch to indoor gardens, terrariums, or shaded outdoor spaces. BE AWARE THAT PICTURE SHOW ADULT PLANT NOT FOR SALE THE OFFER IS FOR SEEDS

Pitcairnia squarrosa SEEDS

Cultivating Pitcairnia squarrosa from seeds is an exciting opportunity to grow a relatively rare bromeliad with unique characteristics. This plant is distinguished by its rosette of long, narrow leaves that are often covered in a fine layer of scales or trichomes, giving it a distinctive, frosted appearance. The leaves are typically green but can have a silvery sheen, and the plant produces striking red or orange flower spikes that are a beautiful contrast to its foliage.

Seed Cultivation Guide

Starting the Seeds:

1. Seed Preparation: Pitcairnia squarrosa seeds are small and delicate, requiring no pre-treatment before sowing. They should be fresh for the best germination rates.
2. Soil Mix: Use a well-draining, bromeliad-appropriate soil mix. A blend of peat, fine bark, and perlite or vermiculite works well to provide the necessary drainage and aeration.
3. Sowing: Spread the seeds lightly on the surface of the soil mix. Do not cover them as they need light for germination. Gently press them into the soil with a piece of flat wood or the back of a spoon.

Germination Environment:

1. Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. Direct sunlight can be harmful to the delicate seedlings.
2. Temperature: Keep the growing environment warm, between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), to encourage germination.
3. Moisture: Maintain consistent moisture by covering the seed tray with plastic wrap or a clear plastic lid to create a mini greenhouse effect. Ventilate occasionally to prevent mold growth.

After Germination:

1. Care for Seedlings: Once seedlings emerge, gradually acclimate them to less humid conditions by removing the cover for longer periods each day.
2. Transplanting: When seedlings are large enough to handle, usually after developing a few sets of leaves, gently transplant them into individual pots.

Long-term Care: Pitcairnia squarrosa prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Water the plant by filling the central rosette, mimicking natural rainfall, and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Feed lightly with a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season. Being epiphytic or terrestrial, this plant does not require deep soil but benefits from being potted in a medium that mimics its natural growing conditions.

Cultivating Pitcairnia squarrosa from seeds can be a rewarding experience, allowing gardeners to watch this beautiful bromeliad develop from the very beginning. With patience and proper care, these plants can add an exotic touch to indoor gardens, terrariums, or shaded outdoor spaces.

BE AWARE THAT PICTURE SHOW ADULT PLANT NOT FOR SALE THE OFFER IS FOR SEEDS

---

Disclaimers and important info

Plants: Pictures	Keep on mind that the plant may have grown since pictured.
Plants: Seasonality	Be aware that most plants change across seasons. If present foliage could have been fallen or change in its color.
Plants: Shipment	Plants will be sent bare roots and with no soil.
Plants: Phytosanitary Certificates	A phytosanitary certificate (for additional costs of 20,00 EURO) is necessary for export plants from Italy to ALL destinations out of EUROPEAN COMMUNITY. Among which: United Kingdom Turkey, South America, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, etcetera. You can buy it in our eBay store. 1 single certificate can cover several plants purchase that are sent together in same shipment. If you will not buy the certificate and the plants, we will not be responsible for any capture by customs of destination.
Plants: Recognition and Nomenclature	Plants nomenclature has been done at our best knowledge, please see picture to see the product.
Seeds: Legal Purchases	We ship worldwide but please be sure that the seeds are legal in your country. We will not accept any claims in case the seeds are confiscated by your local authorities
Seeds: Shipment	Seeds are clean and each species is handled in a transparent small bag. Latin names of nomenclature are indicated in each bag of seeds.

---

Additional Pictures

---

× Tell a friend Visit store Watch now

Postage info

Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info

Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info!

Additional delivery notes

PICK UP OPTION

Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up.

PAYING VIA PAYPAL

We accept PayPal on our all our items so you can shop with confidence.

Simple choose the PayPal option when proceeding through the checkout.

Additional Information

No additional information at this time

Ask seller a question

You might also like

Copiapoa tenuissima GG7

Astrophytum cv ONZUKA x SUPERKABUTO NN77

Capsicum pubescens "rocoto" SEEDS

Encephalartos horridus 4cm CAUDEX Contact

To contact our Customer Service Team, simply click the button here and our Customer Service team will be happy to assist.

Ask seller a question

© Botanical Archive

Postage

Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info

Payment

Accepted Payment Methods

• PayPal

Returns

Returns are accepted

Items must be returned within 30 days of the auction ending

Buyer will pay for return shipping.

eBay integration by

• Condition: Neuf
• Size: 10 seeds
• Brand: Botanical Archive

Voir Plus