General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled 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: 6 to 8 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Green with heavy white blotching and pink to red flush.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Yellow
Other: Red bracts bearing small yellow and purple flowers.
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Bromeliad

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Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2018-12-03
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2018-02-22
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2018-02-27

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