General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Thin, stiff, slightly curled bright green leaves
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Air Plant
  • Bromeliad

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Location: NYBG 
Date: June 14 22
Location: Columbus, Ohio USA, Zone 6b
Date: 2022-08-17
The juncea is the grassy plant at the bottom of the vase, stickin
Location: Botanical Garden Berlin
Date: 2017-01-07
Location: Omaha, NE
Date: 2016-03-13
Location: ,Front Royal,Va
Date: 2013-03-09
This is the real Juncea
Comments:
  • Posted by Cahac (Front Royal, Va - Zone 6a) on Mar 9, 2013 6:57 PM concerning plant:
    This is the all-green variety. There is a red-tipped one also
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sejod On January 3, 2019 Obtained plant
MySecretIslandGarden On March 21, 2023 Miscellaneous Event
Sitting on top of 3 foot moss pole
MySecretIslandGarden On March 17, 2023 Obtained plant
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