Alcantarea imperialis

Name: Alcantarea imperialis - 5 litre container
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 16467h
Price: 144.93 NZD
Availability: InStock
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Alcantarea imperialis is a large Bromeliad that features thick and leathery, dark green leaves that often have purple overtones. The leaves are borne as a crown and result in plant that typically grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. Alcantarea imperialis is commonly maintained in a container, included in a tropical garden, added to a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, or used to border an entranceway.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Herbaceous Perennials
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Slow
Also known as	Bromeliad, Bromeliad Imperialis, Alcantarea imperialis, Imperial Bromeliad, Alcantarea Bromeliad, Alcantarea imperialis Green, Bromeliad Alcantarea imperialis, Alcantarea Giant Bromeliad, Imperial Bromeliad Flower

Alcantarea imperialis Details

Alcantarea imperialis is a large Bromeliad that features thick and leathery, dark green leaves that often have purple overtones. The leaves are borne as a crown and result in plant that typically grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. It may produce a large flower spike that reach 3 m tall with mildly fragrant, cream-white flowers. This herbaceous perennial grows best when planted in partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. It will tolerate a light frost only and should not be allowed to dry out. Alcantarea imperialis is commonly maintained in a container, included in a tropical garden, added to a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, or used to border an entranceway.