General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled 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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Light green with red margins.
Flowers: Showy
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Aechmea Gamosepala Group
  • Bromeliad
  • Matchstick Plant

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