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Fascicularia bicolor (Crimson bromeliad)
3 hours care
per year
per year
0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Fascicularia bicolor
Other names
Crimson bromeliad, Fascicularia andina , Rhodostachys bicolor, Fascicularia pitcairnifolia, Bromelia bicolor, Fascicularia kirchhoffiana, Bromelia joinvillei, Billbergia joinvillei, Billbergia bicolor
Genus
Fascicularia 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
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Variegated, Orange-red in Summer; Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
General care
Pruning
In summer cut or rake out any dead leaves.
Propagation methods
Offsets
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Where to grow
Fascicularia bicolor (Crimson bromeliad) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in humus-rich, gritty, sharply-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Protect from winter wet. Under glass, grow in bromeliad compost in full light with good ventilation. In growth, water moderately & feed with a high nitrogen fertiliser monthly.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Fascicularia bicolor
Other names
Crimson bromeliad, Fascicularia andina , Rhodostachys bicolor, Fascicularia pitcairnifolia, Bromelia bicolor, Fascicularia kirchhoffiana, Bromelia joinvillei, Billbergia joinvillei, Billbergia bicolor
Genus
Fascicularia 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.
Native to
Chile
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Variegated, Orange-red in Summer; Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
In summer cut or rake out any dead leaves.
Propagation methods
Offsets
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Where to grow
Fascicularia bicolor (Crimson bromeliad) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers
Cultivation
In frost-free areas, grow in humus-rich, gritty, sharply-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Protect from winter wet. Under glass, grow in bromeliad compost in full light with good ventilation. In growth, water moderately & feed with a high nitrogen fertiliser monthly.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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