Brocchinia reducta

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Brocchinia reducta

COMMON NAME: Bromeliad.

PLACE OF ORIGIN: The Tepui mountains and Gran Sabana,Venezuela.

GENERAL INFO: Brocchinia reducta is a Bromeliad from the Gran Sabana, and Tepui regions of
Venezuela. B. reducta displays a unique appearance compared to other bromeliads. In its light-bathed natural environment atop the mountains of Venezuela, the species forms yellow, cylindrical and wax-covered water tanks. Insects are attracted and fall into the water reservoirs below.

WATER: B.reducta is considered terrestrial, growing almost exclusively on the ground. ALWAYS ensure at least some water is maintained in the central reservoir. This is
essential for protecting the large peltate trichomes which digest nutrients of the bottom of the water reservoir.

SOIL: We use a 60/40 or 70/30 perlite to peat or long fiber sphagnum mix for all Brocchinia.

CONTAINERS: We prefer terracotta pots, 12 inches or larger in size for this species. Plastic pots of the same
size are also adequate

LIGHT: B. reducta should be pampered with as much full spectrum light as possible! This species rarely resembles its natural structure due the difficulty for cultivators to provide enough light to match that of the peaks of the Tepui sandstone mountains where they are found. For this reason, expect a greener plant with more splayed out leaves under low light, and a cylindrical yellow plant structure if maximum light environments are achieved!

FERTILIZATION: We recommend using MAXSEA brand fertilizer for all carnivorous plants. The plants will naturally catch pests, and these can be
‘fed’ to the plant by simply dropping them into the water well. Fertilize once every 2 weeks in spring
and summer, and once a month in winter. Never let fertilizer touch flowers