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Aechmea gamosepala

Also Known As

  • Bromeliad
  • Matchstick Plant

Plant type

perennial, bromeliad

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 10"-24"

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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Aechmea gamosepala plant details

Aechmea gamosepala is an evergreen perennial bromeliad with green foliage. In winter pink and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aechmea gamosepala

Plant type: perennial bromeliad
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in winter
Uses: epiphyte

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aechmea gamosepala

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aechmea gamosepala is a small to medium size bromeliad species from Brazil. It has bright green leaves and purple/pink flowers. This plant is great for terrariums or as a house plant. It is an easy grower Foliage: Light green foliage Flowers: Pink to purple flowers Height: Epiphyte

Gardening facts about Aechmea gamosepala plant

How to Grow Aechmea gamosepala

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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aka Urn Plant

Plant Type

Bromeliad

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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aka Living Vase Bromeliad

Plant Type

Bromeliad

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka False Tillandsia, Urn Plant

Plant Type

Bromeliad

Zones

9a-12

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka False Tillandsia

Plant Type

Bromeliad

Zones

9b-12

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka Aechmea ornata var. nationalis, Urn Plant

Plant Type

Bromeliad

Zones

9b-12

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 18"-24"

  • sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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