Aechmea lamarchei

This is a large growing bromeliad that is great for landscaping.  Aechmea lamarchei grows about 3 foot tall and 4 foot wide. 






Individual plants stay in bloom for about 3 to 4 weeks. I have had plants bloom in spring and in fall so blooming may just be a matter of maturity, not of season.

Like many bromeliads, the foliage on this species changes color depending on how much light it is in. 

The best color seems to be in light shade or filtered sun where it develops a light purplish-olive tint. 

In more sun, the color gets bleached out to a plain green.



They can take temperatures in the upper 20° F range without damage as long as frost doesn't settle on the leaves.




Buy this plant!