| Botanical name | Aechmea fasciata |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December In Summer it bears dense panicles of blue-purple flowers between pink bracts. Â |
| Common name(s) | Urn plant |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Urn plant has tough,decorative silver-grey leaves. |
| Maintenance | Keep the plant's urn filled with water at all times and change weekly. The soil must be kept lightly moist, soggy soil will cause rot. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained , Moist |
Aechmea fasciata (Urn plant)
- Botanical name: Aechmea fasciata
- Common name(s): Urn plant
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials, Indoor Plants
Plant description:
Urn plant has tough,decorative silver-grey leaves. In Summer it bears dense panicles of blue-purple flowers between pink bracts. Grows in full sun or shade.
Family: Bromeliaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: EEK-mee-uh fash-ee-AY-tuh
Aechmea fasciata requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February October November December
In Summer it bears dense panicles of blue-purple flowers between pink bracts. Â
Urn plant has tough,decorative silver-grey leaves.
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