Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Aechmea fasciata
Common name:
Kruikplant, Silwervaas, Vaasplant, Silver vase, Urn plant, Vase plant
Family:
Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad)
Distribution:
Brazil
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
It can be grown epiphytically, for example, with moss around its roots and wired to rough bark. Root rot can be a problem if the soil is too moist.
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Locations
1:
Beds surounding water-lily pools
(Water lily beds)
• Accession: 1999-711/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual