General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 2 to 3 inches
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Leaves are typically gray, gray-green, or white turning a soft peach shade when ready to bloom
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Air Plant
  • Blushing Bride
  • Sky Plant
  • Bromeliad

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Location: Lincoln NE zone 5
Date: 2015-11-06
capitata  peach
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Under wrong entry? by mellielong Jan 26, 2016 5:42 PM 0

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