Water
Keep the central cup filled with fresh water, and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Use distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water for best results to avoid mineral buildup.
Aechmea bromeliifolia is an epiphytic bromeliad with stiff, strap-like leaves forming a rosette, prized for its attractive inflorescence.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light. Avoid direct, harsh sunlight which can scorch leaves.
Moderate
50% intensity
Maintain water in the central cup and keep soil lightly moist.
Well-draining, epiphytic mix
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-27°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
Low
25% intensity
Feed lightly with diluted fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the central cup filled with fresh water, and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Use distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water for best results to avoid mineral buildup.
Remove spent flower stalks and any dead or damaged leaves at the base. This tidies the plant and encourages energy redirection to new growth or pups. Pruning is generally minimal for this species.
Propagate by detaching offsets (pups) that form around the base of the mother plant once they are about one-third the size of the parent. Pot them in a well-draining bromeliad mix.
Repot only when the plant becomes pot-bound or the potting medium breaks down, typically every 2-3 years. Use a well-draining, coarse potting mix suitable for bromeliads. Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Aechmea Bromeliifolia (Aechmea bromeliifolia)
Where Aechmea Bromeliifolia (Aechmea bromeliifolia) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Aechmea |
| Species | Aechmea bromeliifolia |
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