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0Aechmea fasciata (Lindl.) Baker
- Accepted name
- Aechmea fasciata (Lindl.) Baker1
- Taxonomy
- Family: Bromeliaceae · Genus: Aechmea3
- Plant type
- Evergreen, perennial, herbaceous epiphytic bromeliad. Its silvery-green, scaly leaves form a funnel-shaped rosette. The leaf edges are spiny. It develops a striking inflorescence made up of pink bracts and small violet flowers.
- Native distribution
- Southeastern Brazil, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Its natural distribution is associated with the Atlantic forest region around Rio de Janeiro.5
- Natural habitat
- Epiphytic plant of tropical and subtropical, humid Atlantic forests. It primarily lives on trees, where its roots serve for anchoring, while it mainly utilizes water and nutrients from rainwater and organic matter collected in the leaf rosette.
- Height / growth form
- An epiphytic bromeliad that develops a compact, funnel-shaped leaf rosette about 30–50 cm tall. Its leaves are broad, strap-shaped, with silvery cross-banding and spiny leaf edges.
- Flowering period
- The flowering time varies. In Brazil, flowering specimens have been documented in January, April, and August. The inflorescence's long-lasting pink bracts and small violet flowers are ornamental.
- Growth & dormancy period
- Evergreen, retaining its foliage year-round. Under suitable warm and light conditions, it can grow continuously. After flowering, the mother plant gradually ages and dies while producing offsets that can be propagated.
- Ecology
- An epiphytic bromeliad that forms a funnel-shaped leaf rosette. In its natural habitat, it settles on trees. Its leaf rosette collects water and organic debris, while its root system primarily serves to anchor the plant.
- Synonyms
- 4
23 synonyms
- Aechmea fasciata flavivittata Reitz
- Aechmea fasciata pruinosa Reitz
- Aechmea fasciata purpurea (Guillon) Mez
- Aechmea fasciata fasciata (Lindl.) Baker
- Aechmea hamata Mez
- Aechmea leopoldii Baker
- Aechmea rhodocyanea (Lem.) Wawra
- Aechmea rhodocyanea (Lem.) Wawra ex Mez
- Billbergia fasciata Lindl.
- Billbergia glaziouviana Regel
- Billbergia glaziouvii Regel
- Billbergia glazioviana Regel
- Billbergia glaziovii Regel
- Billbergia rhodocyanea Lem.
- Billbergia rhodocyanea purpurea Guillon
- Bromelia fasciata (Lindl.) Desf.
- Hohenbergia fasciata (Lindl.) Schult. & Schult.f.
- Hoplophytum fasciatum (Lindl.) Beer
- Platyaechmea fasciata (Lindl.) L.B.Sm. & W.J.Kress
- Platyaechmea fasciata flavivittata (Reitz) L.B.Sm. & W.J.Kress
- Platyaechmea fasciata pruinosa (Reitz) L.B.Sm. & W.J.Kress
- Platyaechmea fasciata purpurea (Guillon) L.B.Sm. & W.J.Kress
- Tillandsia bracteata Vell.
Sources (7)
- Wikipedia (hu) – Szúrós lándzsarózsa · Accepted name · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Aechmea fasciata · CC BY-SA 4.0
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Aechmea fasciata · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q974721 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Aechmea fasciata2.jpg · CC BY-SA 2.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
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Aechmea tip: Fill the leaf cup with rainwater and refresh it monthly so it doesn't stagnate.
Aechmea fasciata – what to know
Aechmea fasciata – family: Bromeliaceae, genus: Aechmea. Native range: Southeastern Brazil, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Its natural distribution is associated with the Atlantic forest region around Rio de Janeiro. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 15 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Aechmea fasciata?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Aechmea fasciata need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Aechmea fasciata get?
Keep it above 15 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Aechmea fasciata toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Aechmea fasciata flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Aechmea: Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August.
What members’ data shows
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Data sources: Wikipedia – Szúrós lándzsarózsa (CC BY-SA 4.0) · GBIF.org – Aechmea fasciata (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q974721 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Aechmea fasciata2.jpg (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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