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Saturday, January 14, 2012

Aechmea recurvata

Aechmea recurvata is a relatively small-growing bromeliad that can be enjoyed by even windowsill growers. The mature plant only reaches a height and spread of about 8 inches. Flowering occurs in early to mid-winter and remains colorful for about a month. The vivid blue flowers emerge from an erect hot pink inflorescence.
Mine are growing with some afternoon sun, but they can probably take more. During the winter, plants survive brief periods of 25°F without damage.
There are several different cultivars of this species.

6 comments:

  1. BernieHJanuary 14, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    That's a fabulous bloom. The blue is just gorgeous.

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  2. Gone TropicalJanuary 16, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Hello Grower Jim, I'm in Orlando as well :-) New to blogging, I am looking for garden bloggers in Florida and so found your blog. I enjoyed looking through your posts and pictures. And if you don't mind, I will add your blog to my blogroll list :-)
    Happy Gardening,
    Evelyn

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  3. Amy AndrychowiczJanuary 16, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    I love it! The color contrast is amazing.

    Amy

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  4. AnonymousMay 3, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    what a beauty !

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  5. gadlawMay 22, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Just found your site while looking for confirmation about that Five Line Skink I saw in the backyard. Lovely plant and backyard nature blog. From Florida myself this is highly relevant to my interests so I've bookmarked you. Great stuff!

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  6. Gardening with JuanitaJune 19, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    I like this and the pink best of all.

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