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06 in   Aechmea  fasciata  'Primera'

General Information
Common Name   Bromeliad
Family   Bromeliaceae
Genus   Aechmea
Species   fasciata
Cultivar   'Primera'
Origin   Tropical America
Category   Flowering Pot Plant 
Common Uses   Color Or Accent


Plant in Photo
Container Size   06 in
Plant Height (photo)   15-18 in
Width   12-15 in
Form   Single
 

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BromeliadSilverVase.jpg

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General Description
Leaf Color   Dark Green
Texture   Medium
Flower Color   Pink
General Heights   Short
 

Availability
Container Sizes 06 in-08 in
Heights 16 in-24 in
Common or Rare   Limited
Forms Single, Multi

 

Care Basics
Water Use   Medium
Humidity Requirements   High
Light Level   Medium Light Preferred
 

Temperatures, Light and Air
Minimum Temperatures   45 F
Optimum Temperature   75 F
Minimum Light   200 Foot Candles
Optimum Light   400 Foot Candles
NASA Clean Air Study  
 
 
Pests and Other Problems
Most Common Insect Problem  
Most Common Disease Problem   Helminthosporium leaf spot
Special Requirements or Needs  
Poisonous   None
 

Other Information
Developed By   Corn.Bak B.V. (NL)
Patent Status   PP#12685
Locator   Plant Locator-Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association-Orlando FL
Phone Number   407-295-7994
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