Aechmea Bromeliad, Urn Plant
Aechmeamertensii

Synonym:Aechmea humilis

Synonym:Aechmea mucroniflora

Synonym:Aechmea spicata

Synonym:Aechmea thyrsiflora

Synonym:Aechmea wullschlaegeliana

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color

Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

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

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
N/A

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds