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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 8-12 inches
Plant Spread: 12-16 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Green and white variegation with red center
Flowers: Showy
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Monocarpic

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Common names
  • Bromeliad

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Location: Loxahatchee, FL
Date: 2023-03
in Excelsa Gardens nursery
Location: Loxahatchee, FL
Date: 2023-03
in Excelsa Gardens nursery

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