Fascicularia Bromeliad Species, Crimson Bromeliad
Fasciculariabicolor

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Fascicularia (fas-sik-yoo-LAR-ee-uh)
Species: bicolor (BY-kul-ur)

Synonym:Billbergia bicolor

Synonym:Bromelia bicolor

Synonym:Rhodostachys bicolor

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Light Blue

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting