Family: Bromeliaceae
(bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Alcantarea (al-kan-TAR-ee-uh) Species: imperialis (im-peer-ee-AL-is) Synonym:Vriesea imperialis
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeLight Shade Foliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Foliage Color Burgundy/MaroonHeight 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)Spacing 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Hardiness USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color Maroon/BurgundyWhite/Near White Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Blooms repeatedly Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)This plant is monocarpic Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seedSeed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |