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Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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: 4 to 6 inches
Plant Spread: 4 to 5 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Light green, heavily barred in deep maroon.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic
Child plants: 2 child plants

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Common names
  • Bromeliad

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Location: Tampa FL
Date: My 2017
Location: Tampa FL
Date: 2019-08-07
Location: Tampa FL
Date: 2019-08-07
Growing in a Suet feeder packed with sphagnum moss
Location: Tampa FL
Date: 2019-08-07
Leaf underside heavily barred

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