Description
Bring an exotic flair to your home with Aechmea fasciata ‘Primera’—a beautiful bromeliad with vibrant pink blooms and silver-green leaves. Aechmea fasciata ‘Primera,’ also known as the Silver Vase Plant, is a stunning bromeliad with wide, silver-green leaves and a bold, pink flower bract surrounded by blue-tipped petals. Its exotic appearance adds a striking focal point to any indoor collection.
Full Botanical Name: Aechmea fasciata ‘Primera’
Common Names: Silver Vase Plant, Urn Plant
Country and/or Region of Origin: Native to Brazil
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Grows epiphytically in the rainforests, attaching to trees and receiving filtered sunlight
Care Information:
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch
Ideal Room: Suitable for living rooms, kitchens, or bathrooms with indirect sunlight and higher humidity
Feeding: Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer
Humidity: Prefers high humidity; mist the plant regularly or use a humidity tray
Ideal Temperature: Best kept between 65°F and 80°F (18°C to 27°C)
Watering: Fill the central cup (the urn) with water; change the water every two weeks to prevent stagnation
Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic to pets and children
Soil Type: Use a well-draining potting mix; can also be grown epiphytically with moss around the roots
Propagation: Propagates via offsets (pups) that develop at the base; remove and pot separately once they have roots
Eventual Height and Spread: Typically grows up to 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) tall and wide
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Pests and Treatment: Check for pests like scale insects and mealybugs; treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil if necessary
Repotting: Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant outgrows its pot
Pruning: Remove dead or damaged leaves to maintain appearance
Air Purification: Helps remove indoor air pollutants, improving air quality
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