Aechmea Bromeliad Species, Urn Plant
Aechmeamariae-reginae

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Aechmea (EEK-mee-uh)
Species: mariae-reginae (MAR-ee-ay-ree-JIN-ay-ee)

Synonym:Aechmea gigas

Synonym:Aechmea lalindei

Synonym:Pothuava mariae-reginae

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

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

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting