Aechmea fasciata 'Primera' - Silver Urn Aechmea

Size: 5-inch pot

Plant type: Bromeliad

Where can I put this? In a bright spot indoors or full to partial sun outside.

How often do I water it? Ensure the "urns" of the bromeliads are filled partially with water. Drought tolerant - once established the plants may need water only once or twice a month.

What should I use to repot it? Well-drained soil mix or a general-purpose potting mix supplemented with compost.

When do I fertilize it?  A very weak general purpose liquid fertilizer may be put into the urn once a month or two.

Other information: A couple drops of Malathion or cooking oil may be placed in each urn once or twice a month to combat mosquitoes.

The plant in the image is for illustration and will probably differ from the delivered plant. This plant will flower if exposed to the right conditions. Not all plants ordered can be delivered with a flower. We will select the most attractive plant at the time your order was placed. 

On rare occasions, our online stock levels may not indicate something is out of stock. If this is the case we will notify you as soon as possible to inform you that something on your order is not available, we can usually offer you a suitable alternative or we can refund you for any items not in stock.