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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 8 to 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Deep, glossy blackish-burgundy.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Epiphytic
Child plants: 3 child plants

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Common names
  • Bromeliad

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Location: Metro Manila, Philippines
Date: 2021-09-20
Royal burgundy
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2016-10-15
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2016-10-15
Location: Tampa FL
Date: 2019-07-06

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