About Abelia and Aechmea
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Not Available
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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AHS Heat Zone
-9999
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Sunset Zone
Not Available
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
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Flower Color
Not Available
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Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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Fruit Color
Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
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Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
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Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
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Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
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Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
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Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Not Available
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
Not Available
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Attracts
Not Available
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Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Not Available
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
AECHMEA pabstii
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Aechmea, Bromeliad
In Spanish
Abelia
Aechmea
In Portuguese
Abelia
Aechmea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe
Not Available
Bromelieae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Abelia and Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Aechmea. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Aechmea has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Aechmea
Season and care of Abelia and Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Aechmea season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aechmea is Not Available while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Aechmea is Not Available.
Abelia and Aechmea Physical Information
Abelia and Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Aechmea height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Abelia and Aechmea are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Aechmea flower color: Not Available
- Aechmea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Abelia and Aechmea
Care of Abelia and Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.