Name
Family Name | |
Genus Epithet | |
Infraspecific Epithet | |
Comments |
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Terrestrial bromeliad with rosettes to 30cm across |
Foliage | Leaves to 15cm long by 2cm wide, bright rose pink with a dark purplish median stripe and transverse bands of gray/ silver. Leaf margins thorny. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Skyrise / Balcony, Container Planting |
Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Leaf |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
Plant Growth Rate | Slow |
Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
Propagation Method | Sucker |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Pink, Purple, Red, Silver / Grey |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery, Thick |
Image Repository
Images |
Others
Master ID | 30871 |
Species ID | 5246 |
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