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Alcantarea Bromeliad, Imperial Bromeliad 'Black Cinder'

Alcantareaimperialis

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Alcantarea imperialis by Metrosideros
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Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Alcantarea (al-kan-TAR-ee-uh)
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Species
imperialis (im-peer-ee-AL-is)
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Synonym
Vriesea imperialis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

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Soil pH requirements
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
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

Kurtistown, Hawaii

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