Aechmea fasciata 'Primera' |
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial, succulent or epiphyte Hardiness zones: 9b-13 Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light Soil Moisture: constantly moist Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: moderate wind |
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Pruning: Remove spent flowers & leaves as they form. Watering: Let central cup dry between waterings. Fertilising: Increasing the ratio of nitrogen to potassium makes the leaves darker, longer and narrower. | ||||||||
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