Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
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1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color
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White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
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Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Dermititis
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
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Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
Aechmea
Ragged Robin
In German
Aechmea
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Aechmea
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Aechmea
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
Αιχμέα
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
Aechmea
Ragged Robin
In Polish
Aechmea
Ragged Robin
In Latin
Aechmea
Robin ragged
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Properties of Aechmea and Ragged Robin
Wondering what are the properties of Aechmea and Ragged Robin? We provide you with everything About Aechmea and Ragged Robin. Aechmea doesn't have thorns and Ragged Robin doesn't have thorns. Also Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Aechmea has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Ragged Robin has allergic reactions like Dermititis. 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 Aechmea and Ragged Robin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aechmea and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Aechmea and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aechmea and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Aechmea and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Care of Aechmea and Ragged Robin
Care of Aechmea and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.