Perennials, Tropicals > Alcantarea > Alcantarea imperialis > Alcantarea imperialis 'Silver Plum'
Alcantarea imperialis
'Silver Plum'
Silver Plum Bromeliad
| Family |
| Bromeliaceae |
| Genus |
| Alcantarea |
| Species |
| imperialis |
| Cultivar |
| 'Silver Plum' |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Cool season protection under glass. |
| Height |
| 1.5 m |
| Spread |
| 1.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Feature and container plant. |
| Cultivation |
| Well-drained soil. Full sun and partial-shade. |
| Shape |
| Large form. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Leaf Description |
| The leaves are flat and curve in. |
| Flower Description |
| Long-lived. Scented flowers after 10 - 15 years. |
| Colour Description |
| The leaves have a pinkish-silver top side and a reddish-burgundy underside. |
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