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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height: 18-24 inches
Plant Spread: 8-12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Other: Showy golden-yellow bracts tipped in orange.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic
Monocarpic
Child plants: one child plant

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Common names
  • Bromeliad
  • Tufted Airplant

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Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-03-11
Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-03-11
Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-03-11
Location: Longwood Gardens PA
Date: 2014-06
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