Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
United States, California
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Types
Santa Clara red ribbons, red ribbons, Raiche's red ribbons
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Habitat
Dry areas, foothill woods
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
A3, 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
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Flower Color
Pink, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between 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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Part sun, Partial shade
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Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Showy Tree
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Botanical Name
CLARKIA concinna
AECHMEA pabstii
Common Name
Red Ribbons
Aechmea, Bromeliad
In Hindi
Clarkia concinna
Aechmea
In German
Clarkia concinna
Aechmea
In French
Clarkia concinna
Aechmea
In Spanish
concinna clarkia
Aechmea
In Greek
Clarkia concinna
Αιχμέα
In Portuguese
Clarkia concinna
Aechmea
In Polish
klarkia concinna
Aechmea
In Latin
Clarkia concinna
Aechmea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
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Bromelioideae
Properties of Clarkia concinna and Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Clarkia concinna and Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Clarkia concinna and Aechmea. Clarkia concinna doesn't have thorns and Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Clarkia concinna does not have fragrant flowers. Clarkia concinna has allergic reactions like and Aechmea 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 Clarkia concinna and Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clarkia concinna and Aechmea
Season and care of Clarkia concinna and Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Clarkia concinna and Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clarkia concinna season is Spring and Summer and Aechmea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clarkia concinna is Loam, Sand and for Aechmea is while the PH of soil for Clarkia concinna is Neutral and for Aechmea is .
Clarkia concinna and Aechmea Physical Information
Clarkia concinna and Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Clarkia concinna height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Clarkia concinna and Aechmea are as follows:
Clarkia concinna flower color: Pink, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
Clarkia concinna leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Aechmea flower color:
- Aechmea leaf color:
Care of Clarkia concinna and Aechmea
Care of Clarkia concinna and Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clarkia concinna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Clarkia concinna 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.