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Aechmea mulfordii
Also Known As
- Living Vase Bromeliad
Plant type
bromeliad
size
- H: 1'-3'
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 9a-12
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
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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
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- burgundy
- purple
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 8"-12"
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-18"
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