Aechmea fasciata

A striking houseplant with unusual flowers and colourful bracts. Decorative strap-like foliage

Generic	Aechmea
Species	fasciata
Varietry
Common Name	Urn Plant
Flower Colour	blue, pink
Soil
Aspect	Bright room away from direct sunlight
Foliage	Evergreen
Height	40cm
Family	Bromeliaceae
Spread	50cm
Growth Speed
Growth Habit	Rosette-forming
Fragrance	FALSE
Foliage Colour	green, silver
Flowers From	June, July
Colour Fruit
Fruits When
Moisture	Moist, Well drained
Protection
Hardiness	Min temp 50°F / 10°C
Planting
Care	Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Mist regularly
Border	Houseplant, Conservatory plant
Toxicity
Pruning
Pruning Time
Pests and diseases	Mealy bugs, Scale
Maintenance	Keep the central 'vase' filled with water
Propagation	Division