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Aechmea Avaldoana
''Aechmea'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Bromeliaceae (subfamily Bromelioideae). The name comes from the Greek ''aichme'', meaning "spear". Suggested pronunciations include and . ''Aechmea'' comprises eight subgenera and around 250 species distributed from Mexico through South America and the Caribbean. Most of the species in this genus are epiphytes. Subgenera Subgenera include: * Aechmea subg. Aechmea, ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Aechmea'' Baker * Aechmea subg. Chevaliera, ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Chevaliera'' (Gaudichaud ex Beer) Baker * Aechmea subg. Lamprococcus, ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Lamprococcus'' (Beer) Baker * Aechmea subg. Macrochordion, ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Macrochordion'' (De Vriese) Baker * Aechmea subg. Ortgiesia, ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Ortgiesia'' (Regel) Mez * Aechmea subg. Platyaechmea, ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Platyaechmea'' (Baker) Baker * Aechmea subg. Podaechmea, ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Podaechmea'' Mez * Aechmea subg. Pothuava, ''Aechmea'' subg. ''Po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aechmea Fasciata
''Aechmea fasciata'' is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is commonly called the silver vase or urn plant and is native to Brazil. This plant is probably the best known species in this genus, and it is often grown as a houseplant in temperate areas. Description The plant grows slowly, reaching in height, with a spread of up to . It has elliptic–oval-shaped leaves long and arranged in a basal rosette pattern. Growing conditions ''Aechmea fasciata'' requires partial shade and a well-drained, but moisture-retentive soil. It can also be grown epiphytically, as, for example, with moss around its roots and wired to rough bark. Root rot can be a problem if the soil is too moist. If potted, the soil should contain ample acidic organic matter. The rosette formed by the leaves should be kept filled with water. Propagation is from side shoots that naturally develop around the base of the main rosette. Scale insects and mosquito Mosquitoes (or mosquitos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |