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Raspberry Aechmea

Aechmea Blanchetiana 'Raspberry'

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Overview

The Raspberry Aechmea, or Aechmea blanchetiana 'Raspberry', is a striking bromeliad cherished for its vibrant foliage and blossoms. This plant showcases long, arching leaves in a deep green shade with a hint of raspberry color. It reaches a mature size of approximately 3 feet in height and width. This frost-sensitive perennial thrives in USDA zones 10-11 and prefers partial shade to full sun, with a magnificent inflorescence that lasts for months.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–10Climate Subtropical
Raspberry Aechmea (Aechmea Blanchetiana 'Raspberry') — is a striking bromeliad cherished for its vibrant foliage and blossoms
Raspberry Aechmea (Aechmea Blanchetiana 'Raspberry') — This plant showcases long, arching leaves in a deep green shade with a hint of raspberry color

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Bromeliaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Raspberry Aechmea (Aechmea Blanchetiana 'Raspberry') — is a striking bromeliad cherished for its vibrant foliage and blossoms
Raspberry Aechmea (Aechmea Blanchetiana 'Raspberry') — This plant showcases long, arching leaves in a deep green shade with a hint of raspberry color

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