Aechmea Bromeliad Species, Urn Plant

Aechmeagamosepala var. nivea

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aechmea (EEK-mee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

The nivea variety of A. gamosepala is not seen very often. The inforescence is pink with white flowers instead of the usual blue flowers...Read More

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