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Orange Bromeliad (Blanchetiana)
Aechmea blanchetiana · Perennial
Orange Bromeliad (Blanchetiana) is a moderate-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, that matures to about 4 ft × 3 ft. It does best in full sun with low water needs. It stands up well to drought and salt.
- USDA zones
- 10-11
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Mature size
- 4 ft × 3 ft
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Maintenance
- Low
- Foliage
- Orange, Red, Yellow
- Bloom color
- Red, Yellow
- Tough against
- Drought, Salt
- Native to
- Brazil
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