Bromeliads - Aechmeas
Many popular members of this group tend to have longer leaves than the Neoregelias, giving a more vase-like form to the plant. Their tendancy to multiply into clumps makes them useful for mass planting in tropical bedding displays. Their flower spikes are an added attraction. Aechmea gamosepala is commonly encountered but the variegated leaf form 'Lucky Stripes' is more colourful. Aechmea blanchetiana is bigger and bolder and comes in yellow, orange and red-leaved forms. It has the advantage of being sun tolerant. Aechmea fasciata, with grey-pattered leaves and a beautiful pink flower, is often available, too.
Aechmea blanchetiana "Rubra" - 1metre high, red color form. $40 (nursery price $60+) |
Aechmea blanchetiana "Viridi" - 1metre high, green color form. $30 |
Aechmea fasciata - a real showpiece when flowering or as a cut flower.
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Aechmea brasiliana - A large sized beauty. $35 |
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Aechmea bracteata - A large sized beauty. $40 |
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Aechmea orlandiana - A medium/large sized beauty. $30 |
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Aechmea fasciata - A medium sized beauty. $20 |
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Aechmea triangularis - A medium/large sized beauty. $25 |
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Aechmea nudicaulis flavomarginata - A medium sized beauty in striking variegated bright yellow and green. $20 |
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Aechmea fulgens - A medium sized beauty. $15 |
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Aechmea cylindrata - A small/medium sized beauty ideal for mass planting and one of the rare blue flowering broms. $20 |
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Aechmea gamosepala - A small/medium sized brom ideal for mass planting. $15 |
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