Alcantarea heloisae
IMPERIAL BROMELIAD
Bromeliaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

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
1.2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Garden Styles: suits tropical, formal, contemporary & dry style designs

Uses: pot, accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Alcantarea heloisae
IMPERIAL BROMELIAD
Bromeliaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

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
1.2m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in gold

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: turning red tipped in winter


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, formal, contemporary & dry style designs

Uses: pot, accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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