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Aechmea Bromeliad, Urn Plant, Silver Vase Bromeliad 'Purpurea'

Aechmeafasciata

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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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Species
fasciata (fash-ee-AY-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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

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Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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

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Regional

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

Miami, Florida

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