General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
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: 4 to 5 inches
Plant Spread: 3 to 4 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Light green with burgundy cross bands. Leaf color is most intense when grown in high light and will turn vivid yellow when grown in full sun.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Child plants: 3 child plants

Common names
  • Bromeliad

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