Water
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry, allowing excess water to drain. Reduce watering in cooler months. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Aechmea recurvata, a striking bromeliad, features stiff, recurved leaves forming a compact rosette, topped by a vibrant, spiky inflorescence of red and blue.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light.
70% intensity
Avoid harsh afternoon sun.
Water when top inch of soil is dry, ensure good drainage.
60% intensity
Reduce in winter.
A well-draining, porous potting mix is essential. A blend of orchid bark, perlite, and peat moss works well.
50% intensity
Average room temperatures are suitable.
70% intensity
Avoid temperatures below 10°C.
House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed monthly during growing season with diluted liquid fertilizer.
40% intensity
Do not over-fertilize.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry, allowing excess water to drain. Reduce watering in cooler months. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Prune only to remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flower stalks. Bromeliads typically die back after flowering, so remove the old plant after pups have matured.
Propagate by offsets (pups) that grow from the base of the mother plant. Once pups are a few inches tall, they can be carefully separated and potted.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a pot only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering issues.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Aechmea Recurvata (Aechmea recurvata)
Where Aechmea Recurvata (Aechmea recurvata) 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 recurvata |
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