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Aechmea Bromeliad, Urn Plant

Aechmeadistichantha var. schlumbergeria

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Aechmea distichantha var. schlumbergeria by palmbob

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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

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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

Pink

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

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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

This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Antioch, California

Mckinleyville, California

Oakland, California

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