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

Aechmea

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aechmea (EEK-mee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Danger
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)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Fruit Size
Blue-Violet
Fruit Colors
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Growing Habit
Evergreen
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Rowland Heights, California

Big Pine Key, Florida

Boca Raton, Florida

Homestead, Florida

Key Largo, Florida

Loxahatchee, Florida

Miami, Florida

Stuart, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Stuart, FL | May 2010 | positive

very strong plant ,i planted it outdoor,80% shade,sandy soil,moist,resisted to 32 degre F this winter in Stuart FL,the plant had a flower...Read More

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K
San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | September 2007 | positive

This is a patented bromeliad made in 1994 with patent applied for in 2001. The hybridizer is Patricia Gomez of Bullis Bromeliads, Inc. ...Read More

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