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Name Aechmea fasciata, commonly known as urn plant Description A large, rosette-shaped plant with powdery white marking on its leaves and a striking flower head, in this case pink. Other bromeliads that have similar structures to it are Guzmania, Tillandsia cyanea and Vriesea. It blooms only once but the flower lasts around six months. Origin Brazil Family Bromeliaceae, Bromeliad family Varieties There are about 150 species of aechmea in the wild, of which around four are grown as pot plants. Care tips Bromeliads are easy to care for and they are epiphytic (they grow on trees in the wild, but without taking sustenance from their hosts). This means they do well with good drainage, constant humidity and good air circulation. Water into the centre of the rosette and use rain, distilled or filtered water. Facts It's an air purifier and removes formaldehyde. |
Aechmea fasciata
