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Aechmea fasciata 'Primera'

Plant type

perennial, bromeliad

size

  • H: 15"-20"
  • W: 12"-30"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Aechmea fasciata 'Primera' plant details

Aechmea fasciata 'Primera' is an evergreen perennial bromeliad with blue, green and white foliage. In fall and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aechmea fasciata 'Primera'

Plant type: perennial bromeliad
Plant family: bromeliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 30 IN - wide, 15 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: houseplant, tropical

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aechmea fasciata 'Primera'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aechmea fasciata ‘Primera’, commonly referred to as Urn Plant or Silver Vase Plant, is an attractive Bromeliad featuring grey-green, arching strap-like leaves with silver striations.

Gardening facts about Aechmea fasciata 'Primera' plant

How to Grow Aechmea fasciata 'Primera'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

See other plant types of Aechmea for your garden

aka Urn Plant

Plant Type

Bromeliad

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Aechmea blanchetiana flower, foliage, form by cliff1066™
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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
Photo of Aechmea recurvata var. ortgiesii flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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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
Photo of Aechmea recurvata flower, foliage by Frank Vincentz
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aka Aechmea ornata var. nationalis, Urn Plant

Plant Type

Bromeliad

Zones

9b-12

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 18"-24"

  • sun - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Aechmea ornata 'Nationalis Marginated' form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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