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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 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches
Plant Spread: 24 to 30 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Light, lime-green with bright red central cup when in bloom.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Bromeliad

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Location: Atlantic Forest, Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, SE Brazil
Date: 2016-12-25
In its natural habitat.
Location: Orlando, Central Florida, zone 9b
Date: 2012-02-15
Neo. McWilliamsii
Location: Atlantic Forest, Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, SE Brazil
Date: 2016-12-25
In its natural habitat.
Location: Atlantic Forest, Rio de Janeiro, Paraty, SE Brazil
Date: 2016-12-25
Location: Orlando, Central Florida, zone 9b
Date: 2012-02-15
Neo. McWilliamsii

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