Aechmea Bromeliad, Urn Plant, Night Bromeliad
Aechmeafloribunda

Family: Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Aechmea (EEK-mee-uh)
Species: floribunda (flor-ih-BUN-duh)

Synonym:Streptocalyx floribundus

Synonym:Aechmea platynema

Synonym:Streptocalyx platynema

Synonym:Hohenbergia platynema

Synonym:Pironneava floribunda

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

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

Bloom Color
Pale Green
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

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

Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible