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A beautiful plant with glossy, colourful burgundy leaves with sharp spines along the leaf margins. A slightly lax flower spike bears purple and white berry-like flowers.
Height and spread: 40 cm
This plant is extremely tough and will adapt easily to growing in a wide range of different conditions. A great plant for adding a contrast of colour to your garden.
Recommended for beginners and anyone starting a Bromeliad collection.
| Weight | .300 kg |
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| Dimensions | 15 cm |
Tips for growing your plant successfully:
Light: Full sun to full shade. If this plant is grown in very shady conditions, the burgundy colour of the foliage will fade and the leaves will gradually turn green.
Soil: Generally Bromeliads which grow terrestrially, require good drainage and like to grow in soil which is airy and fast draining. We recommend the addition of compost or fine bark to the planting area. When growing your plant in containers, it is also important to ensure that your soil is light, airy and free draining. A combination of a good quality potting soil with the addition of either coco peat, pine bark or perlite is recommended.
Watering: Many Bromeliads are surprisingly water wise. When watering, water your plant thoroughly, then allow to dry out before watering again. Always ensure that there is water in your Bromeliad’s tank or cup. The frequency of watering will vary according to the season. Remember if you are unsure as to whether to water or not, rather keep the plant on a drier side as overwatering can lead to fungal problems which can kill a plant quickly.
Fertiliser: Use a balanced fertilizer at half the recommended strength once a month during spring and summer.
Temperature: A general growing temperature range for Aechmea is 7 degrees Celsius – 30 degrees Celsius. Aechmea Burgundy is tolerant of a minimum temperature down to -3 degrees Celsius.
The plant is currently growing in a 15 cm plastic pot and is near flowering size. It will be supplied bare root (without a pot or soil). Although our plants are grown under the same conditions and we carefully handpick your plant to ensure the best quality possible, no two plants are identical. Also the colours of plants can vary according to the season. The plant supplied will be similar to the plant photographed.
