lueddemanniana

Aechmea lueddemanniana

Botanical Name: Aechmea lueddemanniana Common Names: Bromeliad, Native: No Foliage Type: Evergreen Type: Indoor , Palms, Ferns & Tropical Plant Habit: Clumping, Epiphytic, Rosette

Description: Attractive bromeliad with green leaves and masses of bright pink-purple flower spikes that appear from end of Autumn through to the beginning of Spring. Fantastic tropical winter- or plant in mass for great colour contrast in the garden. Grows approx 30cm tall x 40cm wide.

Mature Height: 15-30cm Position: Semi Shade, Shade Mature Width: 30-60cm Soil Type: Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Family Name: Landscape Use(s): Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Origin: SouthAmerica Container / Pot, Under Trees

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Green Generally trouble free Flower Colours: Pink

Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring If planting outdoors, needs a lightly shaded, sheltered position protected from frosts Fruit: Yes and extreme weather. This is an epiphytic plant, roots are structural, best kept in a pot with orchid potting mix that's just large enough to stop plant from toppling over. Requirements: Rarely needs fertilising, water from the top and mist the leaves frequently. Growth Rate: Moderate Maintenance Level: Low Plant Care: Water Usage: Medium / Moderate Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Tolerances: Drought: Medium / Moderate Frost: Tender Wind: Tender

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