Aechmea mexicana
BROMELIAD
Bromeliaceae

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

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.6m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: Mexico

Other Botanical Names: Aechmea bernoulliana, Hoplophytum grande, Podaechmea mexicana

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Aechmea mexicana
BROMELIAD
Bromeliaceae

 

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

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.6m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink & mauve

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, contemporary & dry style designs

Uses: pot, mass planting, accents, indoors

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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