Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Aechmea (EEK-mee-uh) (Info)
Species: angustifolia (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh) (Info)
Synonym:Aechmea andradei
Synonym:Aechmea boliviana
Synonym:Aechmea cumingii
Synonym:Aechmea cylindrica
Synonym:Aechmea dryanderae
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
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)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Pale Green
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time:
N/A
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Variegated
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Leathery-Textured
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
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