Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Aechmea (EEK-mee-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Blue Tango
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4 members have or want this plant for trade. Category:
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
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)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Fuchsia (Red-Purple)
Light Blue
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Chartreuse/Yellow
Smooth-Textured
Leathery-Textured
Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
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:
Patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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