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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)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 24 to 30 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Dark green with central stripes of cream to pink; deep burgundy-red reverse.
Flowers: Showy
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth

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Common names
  • Bromeliad

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Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2019-05-14
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2019-05-12
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2017-08-27

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