Aechmea Weilbachii

Aechmea Weilbachii Care

Aechmea Weilbachii

What is the plant

Aechmea weilbachii is a plant species in the genus Aechmea. This species is endemic to eastern Brazil, known from the States of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro. This epiphytic bromeliad from Brazil has smooth-edged leaves and grows to about 60 cm tall. In late autumn, winter and early spring it bears a slender stem with red-bracted, lilac-purple flowers, which last for quite a while. The flowers are followed by lilac-red fruit.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

min 17°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water the aechmea plant thoroughly. Wait until the soil is fully dry before watering the plant again. Water should never soak the soil of the aechmea, and the soil should not be wet for long periods of time, as this can result in root rot.
Pruning
Bromeliads often have both striking foliage as well as flowers. However, a bromeliad will only bloom once throughout its lifespan.
Fertilizer
Use a liquid fertilizer on the aechmea plants during the summer. Mist the leaves of the plant about every six weeks using a liquid fertilizer diluted to half.

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Sunlight
Place your Aechmea bromeliad plant in indirect light or moderate shade, but not in direct sunlight.
Soil
Aechmea, like all other Bromeliaceae plants, requires soil that is sufficiently rich and very well-drained to grow well. Special Bromeliaceae soil mix is the best solution but you can also opt for flower plant soil mix and layer the bottom with a thick drainage medium.
Temperature
Temperature should be at least 55℉. (13℃.).

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Container
Most full sized bromeliads will not require a planter pot larger than 6 inches. Using a larger plant container than needed can lead to over-watering issues.