Amazonian zebra plant
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An evergreen perennial forming a rosette of leathery, strap-shaped leaves marbled with grey, from the centre of which arises a branched spike of yellow flowers with conspicuous red bracts
Scientific classification
- Species
- Amazonian zebra plant (Aechmea chantinii)
- Genus
- Aechmea
- Family
- Bromeliaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Amazonian zebra plant
Distribution map
Colombia, Peru, Amazonian Venezuela and Brazil
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Amazonian zebra plant
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Amazonian zebra plant care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by rooting offsets in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass or indoors in a epiphytic bromeliad compost in bright filtered light and low humidity. In the growing season water freely and apply a low nitrogen fertiliser monthly. Keep the central \"\"cup\"\" filled with soft water. Can be grown outdoors epiphytically in a warm, moist site or in moist, gritty, humus-rich soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Scale insects and mealybugs may be a problem
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