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catalogue of Bromeliads used for various projects by - © Lloyd Godman
Genus - Aechmea: Sub- family - Bromelioideae: Family - Bromelioideae
Generally,
Aechmeas form large urn shapes or tubular structures that hold reservoirs
of water, however there are also some smaller plants. Many are epiphytes that can adapt to growing in the ground, but they need a free draining soil. The leaves are often heavily marked with silver trichomes
and they produce colorful blooms which are short lived, but the inflorescence is long lasting. They are
found across a huge range of habitats in central and south America. Many are hardy plants and many can withstand cooler temperatures and dryer
conditions. Some have spectacular flowers which can last for months. If the flowers are pollinated the plant often forms colourful berries which contain an sticky jelly that is edible.
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Aechmea
Apocalypta PIE IN THE SKY
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A beautifully variegated form of Aechmea apocalyptica, a hardy species with fairly stiff leaves boldly striped with white.
The inflorescence is showy, a cylindrical spike of ‘match stick’ flowers of bright orange and yellow.
A hardy plant it wll adapt to a range of situations like lower light or brighter direct sun
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