Aechmea orlandiana

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Plant Characteristics
Habit   bromeliad

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
Cultivation
Exposure: shade
Features: foliage, houseplant
USDA Zones: 9 to 10
Sunset Zones: 22-27, or indoors
Flower features: orange, yellow, blue, purple
Scientific Names

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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:

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References

  1. Foster, Mulford B. and Racine (1945). Air Gardens of Brazil. Lancaster, PA: Jaques Cattell Press.

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