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Aechmea fasciata

Aechmea fasciata

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Urn plantConservatory, House plant, PerennialFamily: Bromeliaceae

Height: 50cmSpread: 50cm

Flower colour:

Pink

Red

Foliage colour:

Silver

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade

Aechmea fasciata is an exotic-looking bromeliad that grows epiphytically in its natural habitat in the rainforests of Brazil. In temperate climates it is grown as a houseplant.

Aechmea fasciata is also known as the urn plant, as its rosette of stiff, silver-blue leaves form an 'urn' or well at the centre that collects rainwater. In the home, the plant is watered by filling the urn, too, to around one inch deep. Ideally, use rainwater, or failing that, distilled or filtered water. Empty and refill the urn every couple of weeks to prevent the water stagnating.

Keep your plant in a warm room, in a bright spot that is out of direct sun. It likes humidity, so place on a tray of damp pebbles or mist regularly.

The plant is usually sold in flower. This will last for many weeks before it fades and the plant dies back. The plant will form 'pups' or baby plants at its base - when they are around a third of the size of the parent plant, they can be cut away and potted up, forming new plants.

Aechmea ‘Fasciata’ and wildlife

Aechmea ‘Fasciata’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Aechmea ‘Fasciata’ poisonous?

Aechmea ‘Fasciata’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People