Aechmea Bromeliad Species, Urn Plant

Aechmeabromeliifolia

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aechmea (EEK-mee-uh)
Species
bromeliifolia (bro-mee-lee-ih-FOH-lee-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Big Pine Key, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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| December 2010 | positive

Magnificent bromeliad, its absolutley stunning, it makes a bold statement anywhere its put.

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | neutral

Sturdy terrestrial bromeliad with short flower stalks ending in a tube with yellow nodules at the top- flowers don't tend to extend beyon...Read More

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