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Intermediate skill rating |
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0.4m max. spread |
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0.4m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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3 hours care per year |
Botanical name: Fascicularia bicolor
Other names: Crimson bromeliad
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Genus: Fascicularia
Species: F. bicolor - F. bicolor is a tender perennial forming rosettes of spiny, tough foliage with the the innermost leaves brightly coloured as plant prepare to flower in summer.
Fascicularia bicolor is: Evergreen
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Orange-red, Variegated in Summer; Green in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming
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Specific pests: Aphids
Pruning: In summer cut or rake out any dead leaves.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Offsets. REGISTER to read more...
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Fascicularia bicolor (Crimson bromeliad) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Prairie planting
Cultivation: Plant in any well-drained fertile soils. Frost-tender needing a well-drained, sheltered spot to survive, and protection from cold winter weather.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | |
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