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Morrenian Catopsis It is a tropical epiphous plant belonging to the Bromeliace family, appreciated for its elegant appearance, the ease of cultivation and high versatility in terrariums, marshes and bright interior environments.
Origin: Central and South America Tropical
Growth: Slow - moderate
Height: About 10-45 cm (up to 50 cm at maturity in ideal conditions)
Width: 10-50 cm
Light requirement: Low - Medium (diffused, not direct light)
Co₂ requirement: not required
Difficulty: low
Type: Evergreen epiph-party plant
Pet Friendly: Yup
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.
- Color
- Green
- Origin
- South america
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Positioning
- Background
- Light requirement
- Little
- Growth speed
- Average
- Co2
- Little
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