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Alcantarea imperialis Rubra

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Botanical Name: Common Names:
Alcantarea imperialis Rubra Red Imperial Bromeliad,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Rosette

Description:
A giant and spectacular Bromeliad that that can get up to 2m high by 1.5m wide. The stunning foliage is thick leathery grey green with bright red tips and underside the strap leaves that form a rosette bringing a great colour display to the landscape. The flower spike can get to 3.5m tall with masses of small white flowers, it can take up to 3-5 years before flowering will occur and flowering can last for 12 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.

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

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

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