Mazhar Botanic Garden

Aechmea fasciata (Lindl.) Baker

Silver vase urn plant

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000540
English name: Silver vase, urn plant
Arabic name: آكميا
Native: Brazil
Country: Brazil
(PGR): Rare

stemless plant, 30-60 cm tall, leaves resemble an urn, basal rosette ,stiff, arching, broad ,  strap-shaped, elliptic-oval, silvery-green, margins have black spines

ornamental houseplant.

Aechmea fasciata var purpurea (Guillon) Mez , Bilbergia fasciata Lindl

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Drainage: Well drained
Water Sources: Medium Water
Lights: Full sun Partial shade
Propagation: Offsets
Flowering time: Spring and early summer
Zone: 10 : 11
pH range: 6.1-7.5

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