Aechmea Bromeliad Species, Urn Plant
Aechmeatriangularis

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Aechmea (EEK-mee-uh)
Species: triangularis (try-an-gew-LAIR-iss)

Synonym:Macrochordion triangularis

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

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

Seed Collecting