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A mature Pink Bromeliad (Aechmea) (Aechmea fasciata) growing in a residential garden bed

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Container · Houseplant · Patio

Data sources

Missouri Botanical Garden, NC State Extension

Pink Bromeliad (Aechmea)

Aechmea fasciata · Perennial

Pink Bromeliad (Aechmea) is a slow-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, that matures to about 1–3 ft × 1–2 ft. It does best in part shade with medium water needs in well-drained soil. Expect pink and purple blooms in spring. It stands up well to drought and grows happily in containers.

USDA zones
10-11
Sun
Part shade
Water
Medium
Mature size
1–3 ft × 1–2 ft
Spacing
12 in-3 ft
Growth rate
Slow
Maintenance
Medium
Soil
Well-drained
Foliage
Silver, Green
Bloom color
Pink, Purple
Bloom season
Spring
Tough against
Drought
Native to
Brazil

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