Fascicularia bicolor ssp. canaliculata [UCBG clone]

Also Known As

Fascicularia pitcairnifolia [UCBG clone]
Fascicularia pitcairniifolia [UCBG clone]

Plant type

bromeliad

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

8a-10b

Fascicularia bicolor ssp. canaliculata [UCBG clone] plant details

Fascicularia bicolor ssp. canaliculata [UCBG clone] is an evergreen bromeliad with blue and green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fascicularia bicolor ssp. canaliculata [UCBG clone]

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fascicularia bicolor ssp. canaliculata [UCBG clone]

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

UCBG. Terrestrial bromeliad from southern Chile and adjacent Argentina, this clone from the University of California Botanical Garden. Rosettes, to 18”, flowering in the third year or so, the sky-blue blossoms surrounded by burgundy leaves! Cool conditions though drought tolerant in some shade. Frost hardy to 10 to 15 °F, USDA zone 8; plants have recovered from 0 °F, zone 7.