Quesnelia Bromeliad 'Rose'

Quesneliaarvensis

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Quesnelia (kwes-NEL-ee-uh)
Species
arvensis (ar-VEN-sis)
Synonym
Ananas arvensis
Bromelia arvensis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Textured
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 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)
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bright Yellow
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Jones, Alabama

Big Pine Key, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Miami, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida(3 reports)

Sanford, Florida

Tarpon Springs, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Winter Haven, Florida

Broaddus, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Winter Haven, FL (Zone 9b) | July 2009 | positive

Beautiful Blooms just don't leave in full sun, it will surely burn the foliage!!! I made that mistake.

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Harvest, AL | November 2003 | positive

To maintain this plant, keep water in the 'vase'. After blooming (the blooms will last a long time) the plant will slowly die leaving 'p...Read More

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| August 2002 | positive

This was a wonderful plant to grow and have bloom in Florida (U.S.) It did well in a hanging moss-type basket, with partial sun/shade al...Read More

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Orlando, FL (Zone 9a) | August 2002 | positive

Quesnelia arvensis has beautiful foliage throughout the year. Heavy producer from tubers. Blooms in early August and continues t...Read More

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