Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
ERIA merrillii
AECHMEA 'Foster's Freckles'
Common Name
Eria, Orchid
Aechmea , Foster's Freckles Aechmea, Foster's Freckles Bromeliad
In Hindi
Eria
Freckles Bromeliad
In German
Eria
Freckles Bromeliad
In French
Eria
Freckles Bromeliad
In Spanish
Eria
Freckles Bromeliad
In Greek
eria
Freckles Bromeliad
In Portuguese
eria
Freckles Bromeliad
In Polish
Eria
Freckles Bromeliad
In Latin
Pinalia
Freckles Bromeliad
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Bromeliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Podochileae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Eria and Freckles Bromeliad
Wondering what are the properties of Eria and Freckles Bromeliad? We provide you with everything About Eria and Freckles Bromeliad. Eria doesn't have thorns and Freckles Bromeliad doesn't have thorns. Also Eria does not have fragrant flowers. Eria has allergic reactions like Not Available and Freckles Bromeliad has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Eria and Freckles Bromeliad and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eria and Freckles Bromeliad
Season and care of Eria and Freckles Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Eria and Freckles Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Freckles Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eria is Not Available and for Freckles Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Eria is Not Available and for Freckles Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eria and Freckles Bromeliad Physical Information
Eria and Freckles Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Freckles Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Eria and Freckles Bromeliad are as follows:
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Freckles Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Freckles Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Eria and Freckles Bromeliad
Care of Eria and Freckles Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Freckles Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freckles Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.