A native to Brazil, Aechmea organensis is a bromeliad suitable for medium-large vivaria, and will form a rosette 8-12" across. Aechmea organensis holds a decent amount of water, making it ideal for tadpole rearing.

Aechmea organensis is an epiphyte in nature, and can grow attached to the background or hardscape in a naturalistic vivarium, or be planted in very well draining substrate. Aechmea organensis should be planted on the background on in the back area of a vivarium.

Aechmea organensis has moderate water needs, and should not have standing water on it's leaves. Water in the cup of the bromeliad should be flushed at least once a week. Aechmea organensis has moderate to high light needs - under more intense light, Aechmea organensis will display brighter colors. Aechmea organensis is a slow grower, and will form clumps consisting of the mother plant surrounded by pups, or younger plants that grow off of the mother plant. Aechmea organensis appreciates air circulation, but it is not necessary if the plant is allowed to dry out slightly between waterings. In a vivarium, Aechmea organensis makes a great bromeliad for poison dart frogs to lay eggs on and deposit tadpoles in.

The plant pictured is in a 3.5" pot.

ALL PLANTS SHIPPED BAREROOT (WITHOUT SOIL AND POT)