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Aechmea, Bromeliad 'Patricia's Secret'

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
Sun Exposure

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

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
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Bloom Color
Pink
Orange
Pale Yellow
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Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Pink/Rose
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are showy
Bloom Size
over 6"
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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Angeles, California

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Los Angeles, CA | November 2025 | positive

The most dazzling larger Aechmea for foliage and flower. It can take part sun and gets more color the more light it gets.

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