Bromeliad is currently unavailable.
Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.
Suited to regions: | Subtropical, Temperate |
Plant type: | Herbaceous Perennials |
Height: | 40 cm |
Spread: | 40 cm |
Flowering time: | Autumn |
Tolerances: | |
Garden uses: | Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas |
Garden styles: | Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Aechmea fasciata is a colourful Bromeliad that features both showy flowers and foliage. The leaves are thick and leathery, and striped with silver and dark green. They are borne as a crown and result in plant that typically grows to 40 cm tall and the same wide. It produces a large and showy flower spike made up of bright pink flowers in autumn. This herbaceous perennial grows best when planted in partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. It will tolerate a light frost only and should not be allowed to dry out. This Bromeliad is commonly maintained in a container, included in a tropical garden, added to a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, or used to border an entranceway.
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