About Aechmea and Twinleaf
Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-7
Sunset Zone
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2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
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Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
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Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
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Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
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Average
Sun Exposure
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Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
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Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
AECHMEA pabstii
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Aechmea, Bromeliad
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In Hindi
Aechmea
Twinleaf
In German
Aechmea
Twinleaf
In French
Aechmea
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Aechmea
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Aechmea
Twinleaf
In Polish
Aechmea
Twinleaf
In Latin
Aechmea
Twinleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Ranunculales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Aechmea
Jeffersonia
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
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Properties of Aechmea and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Aechmea and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Aechmea and Twinleaf. Aechmea doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Aechmea does not have fragrant flowers. Aechmea has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aechmea and Twinleaf
Season and care of Aechmea and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Aechmea and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aechmea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aechmea is and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Aechmea is and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Aechmea and Twinleaf Physical Information
Aechmea and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Aechmea and Twinleaf are as follows:
Care of Aechmea and Twinleaf
Care of Aechmea and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.