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Products > Aechmea recurvata var. benrathii
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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Bromeliaceae (Bromeliads) |
| Origin: Brazil (South America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Pink |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: Spreading |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Aechmea recurvata var. benrathii - Clumping plant to about 18 inches tall and spreading wide with time with narrow 18 inch lon slightly recurved green leaves with small teeth on the margines that are blackish near their bases and tinge pink and purple in bright light. Pink flowers that darken to purple with age.Plant in full sun to shade. Requires very little soil or water and it hardy at least to 25° F. This plant makes a care free groundcover It is a naturally occurring variety from Santa Caterina in Southern Brazil. The name for the genus comes from the Greek word 'aichme' meaning "spearhead" or "a point" in reference to thorny tips on the sepals and bracts. The specific epithet is the Latin word meaning recurved in reference to the way the leaves arch over and the varietal name apparently honors a Mr. Benrath who discovered the plant.
The information displayed on this page is based on research conducted about this plant in our library and from reliable online sources. We also consider observations that we have made of it growing in the nursery's garden and in other gardens, as well how it has performed in our crops out in the nursery field. We will incorporate comments that we receive from others as well, and welcome hear from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they have knowledge of cultural information we do not mention that would aid others in growing Aechmea recurvata var. benrathii.
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