Morrian Catopsis in Jar - Terrarium plant - Aquaflora

Morrenian Catopsis It is an evergreen evergreen bromeliacea Downtown and South America forests, where naturally grows anchored to trees of the trees, exploiting the environmental humidity and the filtered light of the undergrowth.

It stands out for its own Compact rosette of thin and arched leaves, medium green with a slight silver velasting and delicate light margins that accentuate towards the base. At maturity can produce Inflorescences erect with small flowers from the white to the pale yellow, very decorative.

Use in terrarium, paludarium and Vivarium

The Morrian CaTopsis is particularly appreciated in:

• Tropical and subtropical terrariums

• Paludari and Vivarium

• Facilities for Reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates arboricles

Thanks to the Rosetta structure:

• offers Natural shelters and support points

• helps to maintain Wet microclimates

• Enriches the preparation with a natural and exotic aspect

It is also suitable for Small terrariums, especially in the "small" form.

Use at home and interior environments

In Apartment or Serra:

• ideal as indoor plan In bright environments

• perfect in suspended jars, wooden or bark mounted supports

• Excellent in compositions with Other bromeliacee, ferns and tropical plants

Exposure and light

• Prefers half-shade or diffused light

• Avoid direct exposure to the sun, especially in the central hours

• The use of the terrarium is recommended Fitostimulating lights

Substrate and support

Being an epiph-party plant:

• can be cultivated on Natural media (wood, cork)

• in the pot requires a Very draining substrate

• Recommended mixture: peat or organic soil + sand or draining materials

Irrigation and humidity

• Watering frequent, especially in summer

• Substrate always slightly wet but never soaked

• Suffers the prolonged drought

• Appreciates regular nebulisations in dry environments

Temperature

• Ideal between 18 and 25 ° C

• Minimum tolerate up to 15-16 ° C

• Not resistant to intense cold

Composting

• Terrarium: unnecessary

• In the apartment: liquid fertilizer for epiphyards or green plants

  • Once at month

  • always well diluted

Maintenance and multiplication

• Easy to manage plant

• Possible presence of coccinighies or aphids in dry environments

• Simple multiplication through Division of side suckers

The Morrenian Catopsis is an excellent choice for those who want a plant Exotic, decorative and not challenging, able to enhance natural settings with great elegance.