Aechmea gamosepala
MATCHSTICK PLANT
Bromeliaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Flowers: pink & mauve or red & purple

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: light green

Ornamental Fruit: magenta
 
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Aechmea gamosepala
MATCHSTICK PLANT
Bromeliaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink & mauve or red & purple

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Leaves: light green

Ornamental Fruit: magenta


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, contemporary, dry style & cottage designs

Uses: pot, mass planting, indoors, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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