Aechmea chantinii

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Cultivar 'Variegata' with coloured leaves


Plant Characteristics
Habit   bromeliad

Height: 40 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 40.
Width: 20 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 20.
Lifespan: perennial
Bloom: early summer, mid summer, late summer
Cultivation
Exposure: part-sun, shade
Features: flowers
USDA Zones: 9 to 10
Sunset Zones: 22-27, or indoors
Flower features: orange, yellow
Scientific Names

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Aechmea chantinii is a bromeliad typical of Amazon Rainforest vegetation in Brazil. Commonly known as Amazonian Zebra Plant, it is often used as an ornamental plant.

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

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Varieties

The following subspecies are recognized :

  • Aechmea chantinii var. chantinii (Carrière) Baker, 1889
  • Aechmea chantinii var. fuchsii H.Luther (1987 publ. 1988).

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