Bromelia Bromeliad Species, Heart of Flame, Heart of Fire, Pinuela

Bromeliabalansae

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Bromelia (bro-MEE-lee-uh)
Species
balansae (bal-AN-see)
Synonym
Bromelia argentina
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Oakland, California

Upland, California

Belleview, Florida

Brooksville, Florida

Fort Pierce, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Saint Cloud, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Satellite Beach, Florida

Wellborn, Florida

Zephyrhills, Florida

Kurtistown, Hawaii

Corpus Christi, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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New Smyrna Beach, FL | April 2020 | neutral

I bought a half acre in New Smyrna Beach and there is a very large and growing larger patch, of Bromelia Balansae. It really is beautiful...Read More

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Zephyrhills, FL | May 2013 | positive

It took years for me to learn this plant's identity. It is a very colorful, beautiful landscaping specimen. . I will keep it forever. By ...Read More

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Jacksonville, FL (Zone 9a) | May 2009 | positive

This is a very beautiful plant. The only thing I don't enjoy about it, is the very sharp edges. The flowers have a wonderful yet differen...Read More

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2004 | positive

great terrestrial drought tolerant bromeliad with a bright day-glo red center, and thick, compact white flowers with magenta edges. The ...Read More

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