About
An attractive plant, reaching 50-150cm, with attractive form. It decorative features. 'Persimmon' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
A genus of bromeliad with rosettes of long, strap-like, glossy green leaves which can be toothed and variegated and may turn shades of red, purple and pink when exposed to high levels of light. Plants may produce red, purple or white flowers in the autumn
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers
Care notes
CultivationFertile well-drained soil
PruningTidy as needed
PropagationDivision or cuttings
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceMonitor pests