Aechmea recurvata
BROMELIAD
Bromeliaceae

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

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.25m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: light green; turning orange-red in winter

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves
 
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Aechmea recurvata
BROMELIAD
Bromeliaceae

 

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

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.25m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: light green; turning orange-red in winter

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & dry style designs

Uses: pot, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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