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Aechmea gamosepala Lucky Stripe

Aechmea gamosepala Lucky Stripe

Name: Aechmea gamosepala Lucky Stripe
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 15966f
Price: 28.24 NZD
Availability: InStock

Aechmea gamosepala Lucky Stripe, Aechmea Lucky Stripe, Aechmea gamosepala variegata, Variegated Matchstick Bromeliad

Aechmea gamosepala Lucky Stripe, commonly known as the variegated Matchstick Bromeliad, features interesting flowers. During summer it produces stems that carry fluffy, pink-red flowers. The dark green leaves with a yellow stripe are thick and leathery, and results in a plant that typically grows to 40 cm tall and the same wide. Aechmea gamosepala Lucky Stripe 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:	Perennials
Height:	40 cm
Spread:	40 cm
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Aechmea gamosepala Lucky Stripe, Aechmea Lucky Stripe, Aechmea gamosepala variegata, Variegated Matchstick Bromeliad

Aechmea gamosepala Lucky Stripe Details

Aechmea gamosepala Lucky Stripe, commonly known as the variegated Matchstick Bromeliad, features interesting flowers. During summer it produces stems that carry fluffy, pink-red flowers. The dark green leaves with a yellow stripe are thick and leathery, and are borne as a crown that results in a plant that typically grows to 40 cm tall and the same wide. This herbaceous perennial grows best when planted in partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. It will tolerate a light frost only and prefers drier soil conditions. Aechmea gamosepala Lucky Stripe 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.