Aechmea mexicana
Aechmea mexicana
- Native to:
- Belize | Colombia | Costa Rica | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua | Panamá
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Bromeliaceae
- Genus:
- Aechmea
- Species:
- Aechmea mexicana
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best in warm, humid conditions with bright indirect light. Requires consistent moisture during germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI