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Aechmea ornata 'Nationalis Marginated'

Also Known As

  • Aechmea ornata var. nationalis
  • Urn Plant

Plant type

bromeliad

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

Aechmea ornata 'Nationalis Marginated' plant details

Aechmea ornata 'Nationalis Marginated' is an evergreen bromeliad with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer pink and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aechmea ornata 'Nationalis Marginated'

Plant type: bromeliad
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, showy, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aechmea ornata 'Nationalis Marginated'

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

Gardening facts about Aechmea ornata 'Nationalis Marginated' plant

How to Grow Aechmea ornata 'Nationalis Marginated'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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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 Cylinder Bromeliad

Plant Type

Bromeliad

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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