Aechmea bromeliifolia 'Red'

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Red Vase Plant

Large statuesque light green leaves form the water retention cup on this non-hardy bromeliad that produces showy pineapple shaped flower spikes with bright red bracts. Grow in full sun, periodically refresh the water in the basin and bring indoors before the first frost.

Soil:
Moist
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
May - June
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Red
Yellow
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Specimen Plant
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Attracts Butterflies
Plant Type:
EPIP
Hardiness Zone:
9 - 12