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Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 5b
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Malodorous
Suitable Locations: Topiary
Uses: Will Naturalize
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights
Carnivorous
Conservation status: Extinct in the Wild (EW)

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Common names
  • Tufted Airplant
  • Bromeliad
Plant Events from our members
NikkiGerena - Northwest NJ (Zone 6a) On Jun 17, 2017 Plant emerged
Another pup emerged. The plant doesn't look good right now though, so I'm not sure it will grow enough to separate before I have to get rid of the whole thing.
NikkiGerena - Northwest NJ (Zone 6a) On Jun 4, 2017 Transplanted
Transplanted the pup. I'm hoping the plant gives me another pup or two.
NikkiGerena - Northwest NJ (Zone 6a) On Apr 6, 2017 Plant emerged
A pup is just starting to grow.
dnrevel - Michigan (Zone 6a) On Feb 16, 2021 Obtained plant
Bought plant locally
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