Orthophytum Warren Loose

Orthophytum’s are in the Bromeliad family with more than 25 species, cultivars and hybrids in cultivation. The wild species are limited to eastern Brazil where they seem to grow on rocks and sides of cliffs. Actually being terrestrial the roots grow into the cracks and fissures between rocks which generally contain moisture and nutrients. Orthophytum do not have ‘cups’ or hold water in the center leaves of the plants. Their thick bloom stalk can grow quite tall and produces tiny flowers at the top amongst foliage that looks like miniature plants. They need fertile but well-drained soil, water often in spring and summer and in winter keep barely damp but never let it dry out completely like you would a Cactus plant. Give plenty of bright light to bring out the best foliage coloration and most can take full sun once adapted. Orthophytum gurkenii cultivar ‘Warren Loose’ is similar to it’s parent except it has white spots all over instead of in bands like gurkenii.