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Aechmea Bromeliad, Urn Plant

Aechmeafuerstenbergii

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Family

Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Aechmea (EEK-mee-uh)

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Species

fuerstenbergii (furs-ten-BERG-ee-eye)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

White/Near White

Bloom Time

N/A

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MotherNature4

Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | February 2008 | positive

The stiff, arching leaves form a symetrical rosette. Yes, it is spiny. The inflorescence is very showy in rose red with tiny white flow...Read Moreers peeping out

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