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Silver Vase Plant, Urn Plant
Aechmea fasciata

Bromeliaceae

Rosette of leathery leaves covered with greyish waxy scales; flowers are a head of bract which are showy for weeks.

Plant Form or Habit: curved

Plant Use: rotational color pot plant

Exposure: medium

Flower Color: Pink

Blooming Period:

Height: 2 feet

Width: 2 feet

Foliage Texture: coarse

Heat Tolerance: high

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Epiphyte that requires good aeration, does well in artifical light. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings; fill the vase made with the foliage with water.

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