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Alcantarea imperialis Rubra

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Alcantarea imperialis Rubra is a large and colourful Bromeliad that features thick and leathery, purple-red leaves with a dark green hue. The leaves are borne as a crown and result in plant that typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Alcantarea imperialis Rubra is commonly maintained in a container, included in a tropical garden, added to a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, or used to border an entranceway.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Herbaceous Perennials
Height:1.50 m
Spread:1.50 m
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Containers, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateSlow
Also known asAlcantarea imperialis Rubra, Rubra Bromeliad, Alcantarea Rubra, Bromeliad Imperialis Rubra, Bromeliad Alcantara Rubra, Bromeliad Alcantarea imperialis Rubra, Bromeliad Alcantarea Rubra, Alcantarea imperialis Rubra For Sale, Giant Bromeliad Rubra

Alcantarea imperialis Rubra Details

Alcantarea imperialis Rubra is a large and colourful Bromeliad that features thick and leathery, purple-red leaves with a dark green hue. The leaves are borne as a crown and result in plant that typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. It may produce a large flower spike that reach 3 m tall with mildly fragrant, cream-white flowers. This herbaceous perennial grows best when planted in partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. It will tolerate a light frost only and should not be allowed to dry out. Alcantarea imperialis Rubra is commonly maintained in a container, included in a tropical garden, added to a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, or used to border an entranceway.

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