Aechmea coelestis

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Aechmea coelestis
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Habit: herbaceous
Height:
Width:
Lifespan: perennial
Origin:
Poisonous:
Exposure: part-shade
Water: see cultivation section
Features:
Hardiness: frost sensitive
Bloom:
USDA Zones:
Sunset Zones: 22-27, or indoors
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Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Aechmea coelestis, Morr. Lvs. linear, the margins with few minute spines or almost smooth: panicle branched below, simple above; fls. about 10 lines long; sepals white; petals blue. Brazil.


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More information about this species can be found on the genus page.

Cultivation

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Grow in shady spot with great air circulation. Soil should retain water, and be watered when dry to touch. Water should be poured into cups of leaves regularly. Can be grown in soil, pots, moss in the crotch of trees.

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