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Alcantarea imperialis Pagan Warrior

Botanical Name
Alcantarea imperialis Pagan Warrior
Common Names
Imperial Bromeliad,
A giant Bromeliad that that can get up to 1.5m high by 1.5m wide. The stunning foliage has thick leathery deep purple red strap leaves that form a rosette and bring great colour to the landscape. The flower spike can get to 2m tall with masses of small creamy white flowers, it can take up to 3-5 years before flowering will occur and the flower can last up to 18 months. 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. The best and brightest colour is achieved when planted in full sun.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Alcantarea imperialis Pagan Warrior 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 stunning foliage has thick leathery deep purple red strap leaves that form a rosette and bring great colour to the landscape. The flower spike can get to 2m tall with masses of small creamy white flowers, it can take up to 3-5 years before flowering will occur and the flower can last up to 18 months. 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. The best and brightest colour is achieved when planted in full sun.

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

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