

Aechmea
Botanical name: Aechmea
Aechmea
Botanical name: Aechmea


Description


Species of Aechmea


Brazilian vaseplant
Brazilian vaseplant makes for a great houseplant if kept in humid conditions like its native rainforest climate. Under suitable conditions, this plant's bright pink blooms are known to last for months. It can be found growing in the wild thousands of feet in the air on the tops of trees.

Aechmea tillandsioides
Aechmea tillandsioides is a beautiful ornamental plant with a unique growth habit. It is native to South America and grows well in tropical climates, making it a popular choice for landscaping in those regions. The plant's striking leaves, which are long and narrow with sharp edges, form a rosette that can reach up to 2 meters in diameter. Its beautiful pink inflorescence, which blooms in summer, attracts a variety of birds and insects, making it an excellent choice for those who want to attract wildlife to their gardens.

Amazonian zebra-plant
Amazonian zebra-plant (Aechmea chantinii) is a plant species native to South America. Amazonian zebra-plant is a prized Bromeliad. This species is often planted for ornamental purposes. Amazonian zebra-plant grows in the Amazonian rainforest in Brazil.

Matchstick plant
Matchstick plant (Aechmea gamosepala) is a plant species native and endemic to southern Brazil. Matchstick plant is a bromeliad. This species is often planted in landscaping and gardens. This plant was described in the famous historical botany text Flora Brasiliensis by German botanist Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius.

Urn plant
Urn plant (Aechmea fasciata) is a species of flowering bromeliad also known as a silver vase. Urn plant is somewhat difficult to grow, requiring shade and well-drained soil. It's a toxic plant that can irritate human skin. Insects are sometimes attracted to water that pools in the leaves of the plant.




Scientific Classification
