Description: First three images show details of stock plants flowering in California. Final two images show details of plants offered for sale. These are vigorous, recently potted, but rooted divisions. Planted in pure NZ sphagnum in 3.5" pots. Overall plant heights ~18". For bromeliad growers, pitcairnias usually evoke huge, very spiny and space-hogging plants whose attractive flowers are often "lost in the weeds". There are actually quite a few smaller, spineless species with very showy inflorescences that make for great companion plants for other tropicals. This very rare and enigmatic species, Pitcairnia heerdeae, is one of the best of them. Very free flowering, spine-free and quite harmless, and easy to grow in intermediate and cool conditions. Unusual bract color with pure white flowers. Apparently only collected a couple of times since its discovery in the late 1980s, its exact origin in the Cundinamarca Department of central Colombia remains a mystery. My original plants came in on trade from a well-respected Dutch bromeliad collection ex-an EU botanical garden, and it remains extremely rare in cultivation. A real jewel for bromeliad and rare ornamental plant collectors who can provide good water quality and an intermediate temperature range. Once established, these plants will offset freely and flower at least twice a year. All plants offered are greenhouse grown on benches in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. Shipping: Plants will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail with tracking number for physical addresses within three working days of receipt of payment, weather permitting. 72 hour heat packs are available for an additional nominal charge. Wherever possible, plants will be shipped in plastic pots. If bare-rooting is required for shipment to your state, please advise when auction is completed. Discounts on mailing charges available for multiple plant purchases. Delays: plants may be held for shipment if extreme weather conditions (involving sustained sub 40 degree F or 98+ F temperatures) are forecast for destination and buyer will be notified of this decision. Paid-for purchased material will be greenhoused on my end me until a window of mild weather is forecast. Should the buyer insist on prompt shipment, in writing, when a severe weather warning is in effect, the live arrival guarantee is void. Payment is expected within 48 hours of receipt of invoice and invoice will be sent shortly after auction close. No International Sales. No local pickup. Live arrival guarantee. Photographic evidence of damage or loss in transit must be provided within 24 hours of arrival to receive same species replacement material or refund. Photos and text descriptions are property of the seller and may not be used by third parties without prior written permission by me.
Price: 134.99 USD
Location: Redwood City, California
End Time: 2025-01-30T00:22:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 17.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Cacti & Succulents, Houseplants
