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Alcantarea imperialis

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Wantirna
Indoor, Shade
Indoor
Indoor
C11, D, Indoor, A8, C7,
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Alcantarea imperialis

SKU: Alcimp
Syn Vriesea imperialis, Imperial Bromeliad
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Wantirna
Indoor, Shade
Pot Size: 20cm
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Pot Size: 20cm
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Pot Size: 20cm
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Pot Size: 20cm
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C11, D, Indoor, A8, C7,
Pot Size: 30cm
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Pot Size: 30cm
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Botanical Name
Alcantarea imperialis
Common Names
Syn Vriesea imperialis, Imperial Bromeliad,
A giant Bromeliad that that can get up to 1.5m high by 1.5m wide. The foliage is thick leathery green, blue strap leaves that form a rosette. The flower spike can get to 3.5m tall with masses of slightly scented creamy white flowers, it can take up to 3-5 years before flowering will occur. This Bromeliad is quite hardy and will tolerate a range of climatic conditions. It can be used as a indoor plant, outdoor container specimen or planted within the landscape. Syn: Vriesea imperialis.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Alcantarea imperialis Syn Vriesea imperialis, Imperial Bromeliad,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Rosette

Description:
A giant Bromeliad that that can get up to 1.5m high by 1.5m wide. The foliage is thick leathery green, blue strap leaves that form a rosette. The flower spike can get to 3.5m tall with masses of slightly scented creamy white flowers, it can take up to 3-5 years before flowering will occur. This Bromeliad is quite hardy and will tolerate a range of climatic conditions. It can be used as a indoor plant, outdoor container specimen or planted within the landscape. Syn: Vriesea imperialis.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained