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Sincoraea navioides

Orthophytum navioides

Sincoraea navioides (also known as Orthophytum navioides) is a small terrestrial bromeliad from Bahia, Brazil, grown by collectors for its compact rosette. It needs bright light, sharp drainage and careful watering to do well.

Family
Bromeliaceae (Pineapple family)
Light
Bright indirect
Water
Water thoroughly when the mix is nearly dry, and let it dry out between waterings to avoid rot.
Soil
Very well-drained mix, such as a gritty bromeliad or cactus mix with added perlite or pumice.
Temperature
18–28 °C; protect below 10 °C
How easy
Moderate

About

Sincoraea navioides is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae, native to Brazil (the state of Bahia). It was first described by Lyman Bradford Smith in 1940 as Cryptanthopsis navioides.

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