Pitcairnia flammea
BROMELIAD
Bromeliaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Pitcairnia flammea
BROMELIAD
Bromeliaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: red, orange & yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to early autumn

Leaves: dark green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & dry style designs

Uses: pot, accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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