Christmas jewels

How to Grow and Care for Christmas jewels

Christmas jewels · Aechmea racinae

Grow outdoors as an epiphyte or in moist, gritty, humus-rich soil, in frost-free location. Under glass grow as an epiphyte or in epiphytic bromeliad compost in bright filtered light

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Christmas jewels

Christmas jewels
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow outdoors as an epiphyte or in moist, gritty, humus-rich soil, in frost-free location. Under glass grow as an epiphyte or in epiphytic bromeliad compost in bright filtered light

How to Water Christmas jewels?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Christmas jewels?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Christmas jewels?

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What Soil Is Best for Christmas jewels?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Christmas jewels?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Christmas jewels?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Christmas jewels?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Christmas jewels?

Propagate by offsets

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How to Transplant Christmas jewels?

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How to Care for Christmas jewels in Winter?

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How to Plant Christmas jewels?

Grow outdoors as an epiphyte or in moist, gritty, humus-rich soil, in frost-free location. Under glass grow as an epiphyte or in epiphytic bromeliad compost in bright filtered light

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How to Repot Christmas jewels?

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How to Harvest Christmas jewels?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Can get scale insects and mealybugs

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The Toxicity of Christmas jewels

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Attributes of Christmas jewels

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginBrazil

Scientific Classification

Species
Aechmea racinae
Genus
Aechmea
Family
Bromeliaceae
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FAQs About Christmas jewels

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