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Aechmea Bromeliad, Urn Plant

Aechmeacallichroma

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Aechmea callichroma by rareplantbroker
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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
callichroma (kal-ih-KROH-muh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Red
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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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)
Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Fort Pierce, Florida

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