Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Aechmea

Species:

Aechmea fasciata

USDA Symbol:

AEFA3

Growth Characteristics

Height:

90 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, blue, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Brazilian rainforests; prefers organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm temperatures (70-80°F) and high humidity. Propagation from offsets is more common and reliable than seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI