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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 4-6 inches
Plant Spread: 6-8 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Other: Red bracts bearing small pinkish-purple flowers
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Bromeliad

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Location: greenhouse
Date: 2019-02-04
(C) 2003 Gateway,Inc.
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Location: greenhouse
Date: 2019-02-04
(C) 2003 Gateway,Inc.
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Date: 08-13-2012
Delicate little plant with a purple tinged base.
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Photo by robertduval14
Photo by robertduval14
Location: Sydney Australia
Date: 2019-06-17
Location: Sydney Australia
Date: 2019-08-14
Black or purple colouring

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