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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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