Aechmea Bromeliad Species, Urn Plant

Aechmeamariae-reginae

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aechmea (EEK-mee-uh)
Species
mariae-reginae (MAR-ee-ay-ree-JIN-ay-ee)
Synonym
Aechmea gigas
Aechmea lalindei
Pothuava mariae-reginae
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Orlando, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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B
| March 2016 | positive

I have a few growing in my garden. Large beautiful plant that grows well in the landscape . Prefers afternoon sun to color up nicely.

R
| September 2010 | positive

i have got about 20 of these bromeliads, i grew them from seed about a year ago, they are doing well, although some are 10cm high while o...Read More

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