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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 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 4 to 6 inches
Plant Spread: 4 to 6 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Earth Star
  • Bromeliad

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Date: 2015-04-17
Location: BG Kopenhagen (Denmark)
Date: 2015-09-25
Location: BG Kopenhagen (Denmark)
Date: 2015-09-25
Location: Holmes Beach FL

Date: 2015-02-24

Date: 2015-02-24
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