Aechmea bromeliifolia — Rosette-forming

Overview

Aechmea bromeliifolia is a rosette-forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Aechmea, part of the Bromeliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Aechmea bromeliifolia grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include houseplant. It is native to Argentina Northeast, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago and Venezuela.

About

Aechmea bromeliifolia is a bromeliad native to southern Mexico, Central America, Trinidad, and South America as far south as northern Argentina.

About the genus

Aechmea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Bromeliaceae. The name comes from the Greek aichme, meaning "spear".

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Aechmea

Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moderate
Aspect: East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H2

Plant details

Aechmea bromeliifolia size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
Habit: Rosette-forming
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Houseplant
Native to: Argentina Northeast, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela