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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)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 24 to 48 inches
Plant Spread: 24 to 36 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Grayish-green, marginated with creamy yellow.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Other: Reddish bracts with yellow flowers.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Stolons and runners
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Bromeliad

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Date: 2019-01-01

Date: 2019-01-01
Location: Longwood Gardens
Date: long time ago, summer
Location: Fred's garden in Naples, FL
Date: 6/1/11
mature plant
Location: Holmes Beach FL
Date: 2015-01-26

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