Aechmea pineliana
BROMELIAD
Bromeliaceae

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

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Origins: South America

Other Botanical Names: Echinostachys pineliana, E. rosea, Macrochordion pinelianum, M. pinelianum, Pothuava pineliana

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Aechmea pineliana
BROMELIAD
Bromeliaceae

 

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

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow & red

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: grey-green or mid green; flushed purple-bronze

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, contemporary & coastal designs

Uses: barrier, pot, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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