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catalogue of Bromeliads used for various projects by - © Lloyd Godman
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Lexicon of Bromeliads: A
resource by Lloyd Godman
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.
Plants are marked NZ for those collected in New Zealand - or Aust - for the new plants collected since coming to Australia
Aechmea Recurvata Benrathi
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Aechmea Recurvata Benrathi
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Aechmea 'Benrathii' is a lovely miniature well suited to a bright terrarium. The extra small and thin pup matures to a beautiful plant with a somewhat bulbous base with green leaves tinted with brownish gray. The center cup flushes pink during bloom producing a compact inflorescence of pink flowers. The flowering lasts for about 4 days. Very hardy and good for mounting on wood or rock in a landscape setting.
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