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    Aechmea aquilega

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    Classification Information

    Scientific Name
    Aechmea aquilega
    Family
    Bromeliaceae
    Genus
    Aechmea
    Last Updated
    March 6, 2026

    Origin & Distribution

    Native Region
    Northern South America and the Caribbean
    Distribution
    Distributed across Venezuela, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, and parts of the Caribbean islands. Also reported from Guyana and northern Brazil.
    Habitat
    Tropical and subtropical forests, often found growing epiphytically on tree branches or terrestrially in humid, shaded to partially exposed forest floors. Commonly found at lower to mid elevations in humid tropical regions.
    Altitude
    0–1000m

    About aquilega

    Aechmea aquilega is a bromeliad species in the family Bromeliaceae, native to northern South America and the Caribbean. It forms a rosette of stiff, strap-shaped leaves with serrated margins and spines along the edges. The inflorescence is a compound spike bearing small flowers, typically followed by colorful berries that persist on the plant for an extended period. This species is often epiphytic in its natural habitat but can also grow terrestrially.

    Care Guide

    LightPartial Sun
    WateringModerate (When Dry)
    Temperature10–35°C
    HumidityHigh
    Difficulty:
    Intermediate

    Care Tips

    Water into the central rosette cup and keep it filled with fresh water, refreshing regularly to prevent stagnation. Use well-draining, coarse potting mix or an epiphytic mix. Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 10°C. Fertilize lightly during the growing season. After flowering, the main rosette will die back and produce offsets (pups) that can be separated for propagation.

    Care guide for エクメア(エクメア)

    Aechmea属(エクメア)はブラジルを中心とした中南米原産のブロメリア科の着生植物です。筒状に重なる葉の中心に水を溜める「タンクブロメリア」の代表格で、鮮やかな花序が長期間楽しめます。

    What the guide covers

    • エクメアとは
    • 水やりの方法
    • 日光・置き場所
    • 温度・湿度管理
    • 用土・植え替え
    • 肥料
    • 開花について
    • 増やし方
    • よくあるトラブル
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