Care of Aechmea Fasciata Plant
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Bromeliads are indoor flowering house plants that can add great color and texture to your indoor garden. Two of my favorites are the Aechmea Fasciata and the Vriesea Splendens. However, the Guzmania bromeliad is by far the most common bromeliad and they are grown in many colors, including red, orange, yellow and purple.
Aechmea Fasciata Plant
Pictured here an Aechmea bromeliad plant. With its gorgeous pink flower, Aechmea Primera is so similar to the Aechmea Fasciata that is often used as a substitute. The main difference between the two is the Aechmea primera has a smooth leaf edge and the Aechmea fasciata bromeliad has small spines on the leaf edge. You can really notice the difference when you are handling Aechmea fasciata as it tends to leave little scratches where ever it touches your skin.
Pictured here is an Aechmea Primera. With its gorgeous pink flower it is so similar to the Aechmea Fasciata that is often used as a substitute. At the bottom of the page is a close up of Aechmea fulgens bloom taken in the Manoa Valley of Hawaii.
There are many types of bromeliads but the Aechmea bromeliads have some of the most beautiful flowers and foliage of all the bromeliad plants. That is my opinion but you have to admit that this is a pretty plant.
Aechmeas, and bromeliads in general, should be acquired when they have an established bloom as they really require a greenhouse environment to reach this stage. The earlier they are in the bloom stage, the longer your Aechmea bromeliad should last. However, if the bloom is not out of the "vase" of the plant, it may not mature properly if you cannot provide adequate light and temperatures.
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Aechmea Bromeliad Plant Care
How to Water
Let the growing media dry down about 3/4 of the depth of the grow pot between watering your Aechmea bromeliad plant. Then water well but do not allow your bromeliad to stand in water. Bromeliad plants have a minimal root system so don't over water. In sun or bright light, you can water into the vase and allow to run over into the potting media.
Aechmea Bromeliad Plant Care
Watering in the "vase" of the plant is okay in good, bright light situations. If your light is not very good you may find this harmful to the plant. Problems with gnats, mosquitoes and rot can occur. In nature, rain falls into the center of the plant, remaining there until it evaporates. Insects and organic matter fall in and are trapped in the vase. As they decompose, they feed the Aechmea bromeliad through the foliage. This process will most likely not be occurring in your home!
Also, Aechmeas in bloom tend to be very top heavy. If your plant gets knocked over, you will have the water spilled out on your floor or furniture. I avoid doing this and prefer to water the potting mix only. You, of course, should make your own decision based on your plant's light and location.
After blooming, Aechmea bromeliad house plant will do well with bright, diffused lighting and even some sun. Temperatures should be between 50° and 85°F with some humidity being provided. You can set on a humidity tray, place in a naturally humid room or group with other houseplants to help increase humidity levels.
If you have a sunroom or a greenhouse you can have fun with these tropical plants and propagate by removing and planting the "pups" or shoots that grow from the base of a mature specimen.
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If you attempt to grow an Aechmea bromeliad from a "pup" or shoot, you will need to be patient as it generally takes about one and a half to two years for a bromeliad plant to reach maturity and produce a bloom. Bright light and warm temperatures will be needed to grow and bloom an Aechmea fasciata or primera bromeliad from a pup. I have gotten a few through to maturity and bloom production but that was in a small backyard greenhouse.
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Once mature and in bloom, your Aechmea bromeliad plant's flower will begin to fade and die after a certain amount of time. How long your Aechmea bromeliad flower stays looking good really depends on the care they receive, the light and how far into their bloom stage they were when they were acquired. So if you have one of these plants, don't be upset if it starts to die after you have had it for awhile as this is natural. I have had some stay in good bloom for 6-9 months and some only last 2-3 months.
After your bromeliad plant has completed its bloom cycle, the mother plant will also eventually begin to die and the shoots that form at the base of the plant will continue to grow. The shoots can be left as they are or removed and started as individual plants.
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