Aechmea gamosepala Lucky Stripe

Aechmea gamosepala Lucky Stripe Details

Aechmea gamosepala Lucky Stripe, commonly known as the variegated Matchstick Bromeliad, features interesting flowers. During summer it produces stems that carry fluffy, pink-red flowers. The dark green leaves with a yellow stripe are thick and leathery, and are borne as a crown that results in a plant that typically grows to 40 cm tall and the same wide. This herbaceous perennial grows best when planted in partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. It will tolerate a light frost only and prefers drier soil conditions. Aechmea gamosepala Lucky Stripe 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.