Aechmea blanchetiana
BRAZILIAN BRONZE FIRE BROMELIAD
Bromeliaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial, succulent or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Pruning: Remove spent flowers & leaves as they form.

Watering: Let central cup dry between waterings.

 
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Aechmea blanchetiana
BRAZILIAN BRONZE FIRE BROMELIAD
Bromeliaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial, succulent or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: red & yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: chartreuse & orange


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, contemporary & dry style designs

Uses: informal hedge, pot, mass planting, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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