How to grow and care for Aechmea fasciata
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Aechmea fasciata
Aechmea fasciata 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
21C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Aechmea fasciata
How often should I water?
check Aechmea fasciata 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 need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Aechmea fasciata likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
21~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Aechmea fasciata at home, make sure the temperature is 21~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Aechmea fasciata 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 is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Poales, Family: Bromeliaceae, Genus: Aechmea, Species: Aechmea fasciata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Aechmea |
| Species | Aechmea fasciata |
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