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Aechmea Sun

Aechmea Blancheteana 'Sun'

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Overview

Aechmea blanchetiana 'Sun', a stunning bromeliad, boasts vibrant, rosette-forming foliage reaching heights of 3 feet and widths up to 2 feet. Its striking orange-to-red spiky bracts rise above the foliage, culminating in blue-purple blossoms. Preferring bright indirect sunlight, they thrive in well-draining, acidic soil and high humidity, ideal for USDA zones 9-11. With low water needs, they are perfect for adding a tropical flair to the landscape.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–10Type SucculentClimate Subtropical
Aechmea Sun (Aechmea Blancheteana 'Sun') — rosette-forming foliage reaching heights of 3 feet and widths up to 2 feet
Aechmea Sun (Aechmea Blancheteana 'Sun') — Aechmea blanchetiana 'Sun'

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Bromeliaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Aechmea Sun (Aechmea Blancheteana 'Sun') — rosette-forming foliage reaching heights of 3 feet and widths up to 2 feet
Aechmea Sun (Aechmea Blancheteana 'Sun') — Aechmea blanchetiana 'Sun'

Photograph: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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