Aechmea fasciata Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Aechmea fascia, also known as the Urn Plant or Silver Vase, is an epiphytic plant known for its gracefully curved leaves and silver-striped bracts that resemble striking pink flowers. This plant likes humid temperatures and well-drained planting media. It is safe for pets, so it is suitable as a houseplant.
Common Name |
Urn plant, silver vase
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Aechmea fasciata
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Genus
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Aechmea
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Family
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Bromeliaceae
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Order
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Poales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Aechmea fasciata Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Aechmea fasciata.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Aechmea fasciata needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Aechmea fasciata needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Aechmea fasciata Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Aechmea fasciata to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Aechmea fasciata prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 50%. |
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Aechmea fasciata Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Aechmea fasciata. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Aechmea fasciata plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Aechmea fasciata Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Aechmea fasciata plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Blue
Green
Light Pink
Purple
Red-orange
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Aechmea fasciata toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Aechmea fasciata Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Aechmea fasciata, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Aechmea fasciata Native Region |
Find out where the Aechmea fasciata plant originated. |
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Country |
Brazil
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