Pink Bromeliad (Aechmea)

Aechmea fasciata

Pink Bromeliad (Aechmea) (Aechmea fasciata) 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, grows happily in containers.

USDA zones

10-11

Sun

Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

1-3 ft × 1-2 ft

Spacing

12 inches-3 feet

Growth rate

Slow

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained

Foliage

Silver, Green

Bloom color

Pink, Purple

Bloom season

Spring

Tough against

Drought

Native to

Brazil