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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Leaves are typically gray, gray-green, or white
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Air Plant
  • Bromeliad
  • Hanging Torch

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Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2023-03-18
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2023-04-22
3 blooms at one time!!
Location: NYBG 
Date: June 14 22
Location: Atlantic rainforest, Paraty, Brazil
Date: 2013-12-22
Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2019-07-31
Large form of Stricta
Location: Paraty, SE Brazil
Date: 2015-01-26
Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2019-07-28
Location: Atlantic Forest, Paraty, Brazil
Date: 2015-02-03
Location: Atlantic Forest, Paraty, Brazil
Date: 2015-01-31
Location: Tampa FL
Date: Feb 2017
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2009-03-15
Location: Atlantic Forest, Paraty, Brazil
Date: 2015-02-06
Location: Atlantic Forest, Paraty, Brazil
Date: 2015-01-31
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Heights, MI
Date: 2009-03-15
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