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Aechmea Bromeliad, Urn Plant, Variegated Bromeliad

Aechmeavariegata

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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

variegata (var-ee-GAY-tuh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Good Fall Color

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 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

Red

Bloom Time

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smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

Absolutely stunning red flowers. Foliage has wide creamy variegation which just adds to the contrast. Gorgeous.

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