Aechmea mulfordii

Also Known As

Living Vase Bromeliad

Plant type

bromeliad

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

9a-12

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Aechmea mulfordii plant details

Aechmea mulfordii is an evergreen bromeliad with burgundy, green and purple foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 mulfordii

Plant type: bromeliad
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, green and purple
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aechmea mulfordii

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A clone that turns a pinkish-purple in full sun, green in shade smaller than A.blanchetiana and more compact. Another living sculpture.

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How to Grow Aechmea mulfordii

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant