General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full 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: 8 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Pink and purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Bromeliad
Also sold as:
  • Formerly known as Billbergia 'Pyramidalis Striatum'

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Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2017-01-13
Frozen extra plant that wouldn't fit in greenhouse, after 3 night
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Date: 2016-03-26
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