How to grow and care for Aechmea fasciata (Lindl.) Baker
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Aechmea fasciata (Lindl.) Baker, Silver vase
Aechmea fasciata (Lindl.) Baker 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
21C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Aechmea fasciata (Lindl.) Baker
How often should I water?
check Aechmea fasciata (Lindl.) Baker Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Aechmea fasciata (Lindl.) Baker need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Aechmea fasciata (Lindl.) Baker likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~42℃
45
Houseplants
-15
21~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Aechmea fasciata (Lindl.) Baker at home, make sure the temperature is 21~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Aechmea fasciata (Lindl.) Baker prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Aechmea fasciata (Lindl.) Baker is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Poales, Family: Bromeliaceae, Genus: Aechmea, Species: Aechmea fasciata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | South America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Aechmea |
| Species | Aechmea fasciata |
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