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Aechmea fasciata Baker
- Query IPNI
- Common Name: Silver Vase, Urn Plant
- Family: Bromeliaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: Rio de Janiero
- Habitat:
- Description: Stocky rosette of leathery green leaves covered with gray scales and richly tigered silver white; blackish spines; durable inflorescence in rose colored globose heads with blue flowers. Tropical climate.
- Culture: These are tank-type bromeliads, and attention should be given to flushing the tanks. Give them moderate to bright light, protect from wind damage and feed monthly with 20-20-20 fertilizer at half strength. They may be either potted or mounted.
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   Accession Data:- Accession # 198500770
- Source: Unknown
- Accession Date: 12-31-1985
- Bench: 1103 - 1100 - W Bench
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 01-29-2008
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- SubClass: commelinids
- Order: Poales
- SubOrder:
- Family: Bromeliaceae
- SubFamily: Bromelioideae
- Tribe:
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References:Exotica by A.B.Graf
Bromeliad Society International website - http://bsi.org/
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