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==Species==
 
==Species==
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''Aechmea'' has more than 140 species distributed from [[Mexico]] through [[South America]]. Most of the species in this genus are [[epiphyte]]s.
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* ''[[Aechmea abbreviata]]''
 
* ''[[Aechmea abbreviata]]''
 
* ''[[Aechmea aciculosa]]''
 
* ''[[Aechmea aciculosa]]''

Revision as of 04:44, 28 February 2009


Aechmea fasciata inflorescence


Plant Characteristics
Lifespan: perennial
Origin: Mexico to S America
Cultivation
Exposure: part-shade"part-shade" is not in the list (sun, part-sun, shade, unknown) of allowed values for the "Exposure" property.
Water: see cultivation section"see cultivation section" is not in the list (wet, moist, moderate, dry, less when dormant) of allowed values for the "Water" property.
Sunset Zones: 22-27, or indoors
Scientific Names

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More information about this species can be found on the genus page.

Cultivation

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Grow in shady spot with great air circulation. Soil should retain water, and be watered when dry to touch. Water should be poured into cups of leaves regularly. Can be grown in soil, pots, moss in the crotch of trees.

Propagation

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Pests and diseases

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Species

Aechmea has more than 140 species distributed from Mexico through South America. Most of the species in this genus are epiphytes.

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