Aechmea Bromeliad, Urn Plant 'Dean'

Aechmea

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aechmea (EEK-mee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
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)
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
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Regional

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

Los Angeles, California

Big Pine Key, Florida

Miami, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Los Angeles, CA | November 2025 | positive

One of the biggest bromeliads you can grow, a real showstopper. Takes full sun. Actually an xAndrolaechmea (Androlepis skinneri x Aech...Read More

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Miami, FL (Zone 10b) | May 2022 | positive

A big bromeliad that looks like it can take a lot of sun, but really prefers a very bright, dappled location. It readily pups, and the ...Read More

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