Aechmea weilbachii

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Aechmea weilbachii
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Habit: herbaceous
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Lifespan: perennial
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Poisonous:
Exposure: part-shade
Water: see cultivation section
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Hardiness: frost sensitive
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USDA Zones:
Sunset Zones: 22-27, or indoors
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Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Aechmea weilbachii, F. Didr. Lvs. rather short, overtopped by the red-stemmed and red-bracted scape: panicle narrow, 1-pinnate, the fls. rather crowded, blue and red. S. Amer.

Var. leodiensis, Andre. Lvs. violet and spotted: fls. shorter. Brazil.


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More information about this species can be found on the genus page.

Cultivation

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Grow in shady spot with great air circulation. Soil should retain water, and be watered when dry to touch. Water should be poured into cups of leaves regularly. Can be grown in soil, pots, moss in the crotch of trees.

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