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Aechmea Bromeliad, Urn Plant 'Fantasia'

Aechmea

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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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Synonym
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Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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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
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Green
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
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Propagation Methods
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting

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