Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Dermititis
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Part of Plant Used
-
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
Suncups, sundrops
In Hindi
Aechmea
Evening Primrose
In German
Aechmea
Evening Primrose
In Spanish
Aechmea
onagra
In Greek
Αιχμέα
Νυχτολούλουδο
In Portuguese
Aechmea
Evening Primrose
In Polish
Aechmea
wiesiołka
In Latin
Aechmea
vespere Primrose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bromelieae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Aechmea and Evening Primrose
Season and care of Aechmea and Evening Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Evening Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Evening Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aechmea and Evening Primrose Physical Information
Aechmea and Evening Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Evening Primrose are as follows:
Care of Aechmea and Evening Primrose
Care of Aechmea and Evening Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.