Aechmea Bromeliad, Urn Plant, Dwarf Blue Tango Bromeliad
Aechmea 'Del Mar'

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

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

Bloom Color
Blue-Violet

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed