Orange Aechmea
Aechmea blanchetiana
Family: Bromeliaceae
Orange Aechmea grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers airy organic soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Orange Aechmea
Orange Aechmea growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Airy organic soil with a soil pH of 5.0-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Orange Aechmea as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Orange Aechmea (Aechmea blanchetiana) is listed in the Bromeliaceae family and categorized as a rosette perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2992
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
- Plant type
- Rosette perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Orange Aechmea is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Airy organic soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Airy organic soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.