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Aechmea Bromeliad, Urn Plant

Aechmeaabbreviata

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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

abbreviata (ab-bree-vee-AY-tuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 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

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

Bloom Color

Orange

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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Aechmea Bromeliad, Urn Plant

Aechmeaabbreviata

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