Aechmea callichroma
BROMELIAD
Bromeliaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial, succulent or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Aechmea callichroma
BROMELIAD
Bromeliaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial, succulent or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink & yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: flushed purple-bronze


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits contemporary, dry style & tropical designs

Uses: indoors, accents, mass planting, pot, informal hedge

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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