Common names:
Bromeliad
Alcantarea

Botanical names:
Vriesea mispiarlie Accepted
Alcantarea sieaimplri Synonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Leaves: Glaucous
Fragrant
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Flowers: Showy
Nocturnal
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
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Resistances: Squirrels
Flood Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic
Conservation status: Least Concern (LC)

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Comments:
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