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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 16 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Medium green, overlaid with pink and darker pink spots.
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Humidity 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: Tampa FL
Date: Aug 2018
Grown in 80% full sun conditions
Location: Tampa FL
Date: April 2018
Location: Tampa FL
Date: Aug 2018
Location: Tampa FL
Date: July 2018
Grown in 80% full sun conditions
Location: Tampa FL
Date: Aug 2018
Leaf underside coloration
Location: Tampa FL
Date: July 2018
Grown in 80% full sun conditions
Location: Deerfield Beach, fl
Date: 2014-05-26

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