Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Terrestrial bromeliad with rosettes to 30cm wide |
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| Foliage | Leaves to 15cm in length, dull rose red with a median purplish black stripe. Leaf margins with a purplish black border, undulate, armed with minute prickles. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Slow |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Sucker |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Black, Purple, Red |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30889 |
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| Species ID | 5266 |
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