Aechmea Bromeliad, Urn Plant

Aechmeamertensii

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aechmea (EEK-mee-uh)
Species
mertensii (mer-TEN-see-eye)
Synonym
Aechmea humilis
Aechmea mucroniflora
Aechmea spicata
Aechmea thyrsiflora
Aechmea wullschlaegeliana
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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
Scarlet (dark red)
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Big Pine Key, Florida

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Big Pine Key, FL (Zone 11) | August 2011 | neutral

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