| Description | Aechmea blanchetiana Orange is a large Bromeliad with striking orange foliage. Impressive when used as a landscape plant in warm climates. |
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| Pronunciation | (eek-MEE-uh)(blan-chet-ee-AY-na) |
| Plant Type | Bromeliad, Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | (9)10-11 |
| Sunlight | full for best color |
| Moisture | average, tolerates some dryness, keep vases full of water |
| Temperature | has been reported to take 30 degree F temperature |
| Leaves | form a vase of orange foliage |
| Dimensions | up to 50 inches high with a spread of 40 inches |
| Maintenance | The water in the vase should be emptied from time to time it can become stale after a period of time. Remove the dead flower when it starts to detract from the appearance of the plant. |
| Propagation | division of pups |
| Native Site | endemic to Brazil’s Atlantic forest |
| Misc Facts | Genus name "Aechmea" derived from the Greek word aichme (point) in reference to the spear-shaped leaves. |
| Author's Notes | I saw these plants used as landscape plants in Hawaii. They were impressive in size and foliage color. |
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