Aechmea fasciata 'Primera' |
![]() |
|
Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial, succulent or epiphyte Hardiness zones: 9b-13 Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light Soil Moisture: constantly moist Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: moderate wind |
|
|||||||
| ||||||||
Pruning: Remove spent flowers & leaves as they form. Watering: Let central cup dry between waterings. Fertilising: Increasing the ratio of nitrogen to potassium makes the leaves darker, longer and narrower. | ||||||||
![]() | ||||||||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Tell our Plant Selector what you want & like and we'll search thousands of plant profiles for compatible matches

Plant of the Day
Black Mangrove
Plant type: evergreen tree
H: 15m W: 10m
Sunlight: hot overhead sun
Special Offers

Fast Facts
shrubs
Evergreen shrubs create permanent structure but deciduous shrubs offer seasonal variety with flowers, fruit, autumn leaf colour and dramatic bare winter stems.
Recently added articles
Most viewed articles
Get the Plant Selector's full features plus news, forums & competitions. Sign up, it's free.
Click here for more