Description
An eye-catching, compact plant with stiff leaves in shades of rose, copper and grey. The beauty of this plant is enhanced by prominent dark spines on the leaf margins and silver barring on the undersides of the leaves.
The flower spike resembles a bottlebrush, a bright red flower stalk topped with yellow flowers.
A very tough plant that can grow almost anywhere and adapts easily to growing under a wide range of different conditions. Aechmea pineliana var. minuta copes with ease in coastal gardens with salt-laden winds, or inland gardens with frost and also in very dry, drought like conditions.
Perfectly suited for growing epiphytically. We highly recommend mounting this striking plant in trees, on tree stumps or decorative driftwood.
Plant Care:
Tips for growing your plant successfully:
Light: Full sun to partial shade is best. When grown in very shady spots the colour of the leaves will fade gradually and begin to 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. Plants grown epiphytically will require more frequent watering particularly during very hot spells.
Fertiliser: Use a balanced water soluble 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 pineliana var. minuta is cold hardy down to a minimum temperature of -3 degrees Celsius.
Please Note:
The plant is currently growing in a 12 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. The photograph of the flower is for reference purposes only.
