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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 24 to 36 inches
Plant Spread: 24 to 36 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Lime green with coppery burgundy overlay, spines along margins.
Fruit: Showy
Other: Pink to purple berries.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Portea
  • Bromeliad

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Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Date: 2022-02-27
Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Date: 2022-02-27
Location: Naples, FL
Date: 2016-10-13
Naples Botanical Garden
Location: Naples, FL
Date: 2016-10-13
Naples Botanical Garden

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