Aechmea taycensis (Aechmea Bromeliad, Urn Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Aechmea |
| Species | taycensis |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Ecuador. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 4.4 - 7.2 |
| Temperature (°F) | 40 - 50 |
| Height | 90 - 120 cm |
| Spread | 60 - 90 cm |
| Flowering Period | April |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Very compact grey to green leaves in a tight rosette surround the light pink flower. |
| Shape | A rosette growth form. |
| Landscape | Suitable for growing in containers, houseplants and groundcovers. |
| Propagation | By seed and offsets. |
| Cultivation | Grow in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Amazonian mainland forest. |
| Leaf Description | Leaf blades are gray to green and broad, and the leaf petioles are red and spiny. The foliage will develop red colour in high light. |
| Flower Description | The inflorescence emerges from the center of the plant, consisting of yellow flowers and pinkish-orange bracts which are spiny. |
| Texture Description | Plant has spines or sharp edges. |
Photographs
Aechmea taycensis, form, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Aechmea taycensis, leaf, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.