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