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Pink Thistle Bromeliad

Aechmea Fasciata

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Overview

The Pink Thistle Bromeliad, Aechmea fasciata, features striking, silver-green foliage with bands of muted silver and reaches about 18 inches in height and width. Its prominent pink inflorescence, lasting for months, adds vibrant accents to any landscape. This robust plant prefers partial shade to filtered light and requires well-draining soil. Suitable for USDA zones 10-11, it makes an exotic, low-maintenance statement in temperate garden designs.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–10Type SucculentClimate Subtropical

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — Its prominent pink inflorescence, lasting for months, adds vibrant accents to any landscape

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–2 Ft.
Mature width: 1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type: Succulent
Family: Bromeliaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — scientifically referred to as Aechmea fasciata; hailing from the bromeliad family, image 105

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — Be sure to fill the central "tank" formed by the leaf rosette with water; indirect sunlight and thrives in USDA

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — This robust plant prefers partial shade to filtered light and requires well-draining soil; aechmea, image 78

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — This bract can reach a height of 8 to 10 inches

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — Be sure to fill the central "tank" formed by the leaf rosette with water

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — Suitable for USDA zones 10-11, it makes an exotic, low-maintenance statement in temperate garden designs

$Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — horizontal banding pattern.<br><br>The plant\'s most remarkable feature is its stunning inflorescence$

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — this plant boasts a rosette of broad; this robust plant prefers partial shade to filtered light and, image 83

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — which emerges as a spectacular pink bract resembling a thistle; is a striking evergreen perennial, image 87

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — pink and red flowers in the garden

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — scientifically referred to as Aechmea fasciata; hailing from the bromeliad family, image 55

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — succulent for deep shade or shade; aechmea fasciata serves as an excellent ground cover or a stunning accent in

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — This robust plant prefers partial shade to filtered light and requires well-draining soil

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — This bract can reach a height of 8 to 10 inches, image 38

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — and during its long-lasting bloom; provide well-draining soil and allow the potting medium to dry, image 64

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — scientifically referred to as Aechmea fasciata; hailing from the bromeliad family, image 80

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — Aechmea fasciata prefers bright

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — This bract can reach a height of 8 to 10 inches, image 63

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — is a striking evergreen perennial prized for its ornamental appeal; and during its long-lasting bloom, image 56

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — silver-green foliage with bands of muted silver and reaches about 18 inches in height and width, image 51

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — This bract can reach a height of 8 to 10 inches, image 88

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — which emerges as a spectacular pink bract resembling a thistle; is a striking evergreen perennial, image 62

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — Suitable for USDA zones 10-11, it makes an exotic, low-maintenance statement in temperate garden designs; succulent

Pink Thistle Bromeliad (Aechmea Fasciata) — leathery leaves that typically span up to 18 inches in length; with a width of about 3 inches, image 59

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