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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 14 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Other: Attractive, orange-red bracts with small, creamy white flowers.
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Tufted Airplant
  • Bromeliad

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Date: 2015-04-17

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Date: 2015-11-20
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: July 2014

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