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Alcantarea imperialis Karla

Botanical Name: Common Names:

Alcantarea imperialis Karla Imperial Bromeliad,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Palms, Ferns & Tropical Rosette, Upright

Description:

A giant Bromeliad that that can get up to 30cm high by 50cm wide. The foliage is thick leathery grey-green, white margined strap leaves that form a rosette. The flower spike can get to 80cm tall with masses of light-pink 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.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained