Overview
Aechmea pineliana is a rosette-forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Aechmea, part of the Bromeliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Aechmea pineliana grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include houseplant.
About
Aechmea pineliana is a flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is typical of Atlantic Forest vegetation in Brazil, specially in following states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro. This plant is cited in Flora Brasiliensis by Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius, and it is often used as an ornamental plant. In the wild it grows across Brazil Southeast and BR. Grow it in partial shade and loam soil. In UK gardens it is tender and needs frost-free protection over winter (RHS H2). It works well for houseplant. It tolerates neutral soils, moderate conditions and east-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
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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 pineliana size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Rosette-forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplant
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Aechmea pineliana
- Propagation
- Offsets
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Disease resistance
- Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Aechmea pineliana?
Aechmea pineliana prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Aechmea pineliana need?
Aechmea pineliana grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
Is Aechmea pineliana hardy in the UK?
Aechmea pineliana has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Aechmea pineliana?
Offsets.
More in the Aechmea genus
- Aechmea blumenavii
- Aechmea bromeliifolia
- Aechmea filicaulisslender-stemmed urn plant
- Aechmea gamosepala
- Aechmea nudicaulis 'Parati'
- Aechmea servitensis
- Aechmea zebrina
