Bromeliad

Brassia

About Bromeliad and Brassia

Bromeliad

Brassia

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What is

Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Perennial

Type

Epiphyte

Origin

South America

Mexico

Types

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

3100

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Habitat

Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-13

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12*9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm48.25 cm

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm45.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red

Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red, Olive, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Multi-Color

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green, Burgundy

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long and slender with very sharp edges

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Moist but well drained, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Indirect sunlight, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Houseplant, Informal Garden

Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Bromeliad

BRASSIA signata

Common Name

Bromeliad

Brassia, Marked Brassia, Marked Spider Orchid

In Hindi

Bromeliad

Hydrangea

In German

Bromeliad

Hortensie

In French

Bromeliad

Hortensia

In Spanish

Bromeliad

Hortensia

In Greek

Bromeliad

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

Bromeliad

Hortênsia

In Polish

Bromeliad

Hortensja

In Latin

Bromeliad

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Bromeliales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Orchidaceae

Genus

Aechmea

Clade

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

347730

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Properties of Bromeliad and Brassia

Wondering what are the properties of Bromeliad and Brassia? We provide you with everything About Bromeliad and Brassia. Bromeliad has thorns and Brassia doesn't have thorns. Also Bromeliad does not have fragrant flowers. Bromeliad has allergic reactions like and Brassia has allergic reactions like . 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 Bromeliad and Brassia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bromeliad and Brassia

Season and care of Bromeliad and Brassia is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Brassia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brassia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Brassia is while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brassia is .

Bromeliad and Brassia Physical Information

Bromeliad and Brassia physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Brassia height is 48.25 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Brassia are as follows:

Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red, Olive and Ivory
Brassia leaf color: Green

Care of Bromeliad and Brassia

Care of Bromeliad and Brassia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brassia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brassia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.