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Aechmea recurvata var. benrathii - Praia do Rosa
Wild Aechmea recurvata var. benrathii! On our trip to southern Brazil we found this variety growing in coastal areas, mainly amongst rocks and boulders. The tight, squatty rosettes seemed perfectly content in full sun and subject to constant breeze. We now know why this plant is tolerant of salt - while photographing it we could feel the spray of breaking waves. Maybe we too could adapt to such conditions if we had their view of the clear, blue water and crashing waves of the southern Atlantic Ocean. The image provided shows the vibrant pink coloration of bracts when the plant is in bloom, which generally occurs in early spring. After blooming the leaves return to a green color with reddish undertones.
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Notes and observations about this plant
- Watch out for too much sun! by Yucca Do Staff
- In Texas and other extremely hot and dry climates it is recommend to site this plant where it gets only short doses of direct sun. Part-sun in the morning with bright, dappled shade the rest of the day is best where temperature reach the triple digits regularly. (Posted on 2/23/10)