Aechmea orlandiana
| Habit | bromeliad
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| Height: | ⇕ | 16 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 16. |
| Width: | ⇔ | 16 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 16. |
| Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
| Exposure: | ☼ | shade |
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| Features: | ✓ | foliage, houseplant |
| USDA Zones: | 9 to 10 | |
| Sunset Zones: | 22-27, or indoors | |
| Flower features: | ❀ | orange, yellow, blue, purple |
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Aechmea orlandiana is species of the genus Aechmea endemic to Brazil. The plant was originally collected by the Fosters in 1939 in Espírito Santo, Brazil and described by L.B. Smith and named for the city of Orlando Florida based upon it being the Foster’s adopted home town and the orange bracts and white flowers also being the city colors of Orlando.[1]
- More information about this species can be found on the genus page.
Cultivation
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
Pests and diseases
Varieties
The following subspecies are recognized:
- Aechmea orlandiana subsp. belloi E.Pereira & Leme (1986)
- Aechmea orlandiana subsp. orlandiana L.B.Sm. (1941)
Cultivars:
Gallery
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References
- ↑ Foster, Mulford B. and Racine (1945). Air Gardens of Brazil. Lancaster, PA: Jaques Cattell Press.
- BSI Cultivar Registry Retrieved 11 October 2009
External links
- w:Aechmea orlandiana. Some of the material on this page may be from Wikipedia, under the Creative Commons license.
- Aechmea orlandiana QR Code (Size 50, 100, 200, 500)