Aechmea fasciata

11. July 2011 by Garden Adventures


Aechmea fasciata is often one of the first bromeliads that people own, because it is very durable and easy to grow. The leaves are covered with silvery trichomes, or "scurf" that helps the plant absorb humidity from the air. Enlargement of the trichomes. The underside of the leaves often show pronounced banding. The pink inflorescence usually appears in late spring and kee... [Read the Rest of this Post]

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