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Aechmea tuitensis
Also Known As
- Ursulaea tuitensis
Plant type
cactus / succulent, bromeliad
size
- H: 8"-12"
- W: 10"-15"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Aechmea tuitensis plant details
Aechmea tuitensis is an evergreen bromeliad or cactus / succulent with gold and green foliage. In summer black flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. 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 tuitensis
- Plant type: bromeliad or cactus / succulent
- Plant family: bromeliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold and green
- Mature size: 10 IN - 15 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: black blooms in summer
- Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aechmea tuitensis
- 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
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How to Grow Aechmea tuitensis
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- black
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-3'
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 8"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
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Zones
9b-12
Size
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Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
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