Aechmea Fasciata Plant
The Aechmea fasciata, commonly called the Urn Plant or Silver Vase Plant, is a stunning bromeliad known for its striking pink flower bracts and patterned green leaves. 🌸🌿
🌸 Appearance
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Leaves: Broad, leathery, silver-green with horizontal banding. Arranged in a rosette that forms a central “urn” or cup.
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Flower: A long-lasting pink bract with small violet-blue flowers emerging from it. Blooms once in its lifetime, lasting several months.
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Size: Grows up to 2–3 feet tall and wide.
🌿 Care Tips
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Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sunlight.
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Watering: Keep the central cup (urn) filled with fresh water; change it weekly. Water soil lightly to keep it just moist.
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Temperature: Thrives in warm conditions (65–80°F). Not frost-tolerant.
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Humidity: Enjoys higher humidity—mist leaves regularly if indoors.
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Soil: Well-draining orchid or bromeliad mix works best.
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Fertilizer: Use a diluted liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer, applied into the urn or sprayed on leaves.
🌱 Special Notes
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Each plant flowers only once in its lifetime, then produces baby plants (pups) around its base. These can be separated and replanted.
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Aechmea fasciata is a low-maintenance air-purifying plant, ideal for indoors.
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Symbolizes resilience and elegance due to its long-lasting bloom.
📌 Fun fact: Even though the main plant dies after blooming, the pups carry on its life cycle, making it a symbol of renewal.

