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Dawson

CultivarAechmea 'Dawson'

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Aechmea (the genus)
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Fact sheet

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Typeepiphytic

from Aechmea · “These epiphytic plants are prized as houseplants and ornamentals” — How to Grow Bromeliad - Aechmea — LizPlants

Days to maturity360–542.5 days

from Aechmea · “Days to maturity: 18-24 months to flowering from plantlet” — How to Grow Aechmea (Urn Plant) — LizPlants

LightBright, indirect light; 6-8 hours daily

from Aechmea · “Sun: Bright, indirect light; 6-8 hours daily. Some varieties tolerate lower light indoors.” — How to Grow Aechmea (Urn Plant) — LizPlants

WaterKeep the central cup filled with water; change water weekly. Water soil sparingly when dry. Prefers high humidity (50-70%); mist regularly or place on pebble trays with water.

from Aechmea · “Water: Keep the central cup filled with water” — How to Grow Bromeliad - Aechmea — LizPlants

Soil pH5.5–6.5

from Aechmea · “Soil pH: 5.5-6.5” — How to Grow Bromeliad - Aechmea — LizPlants

Hardiness zones10b-12

from Aechmea · “Thrives in zones 10b-12” — How to Grow Aechmea (Urn Plant) — LizPlants

Spacing10–12 in

from Aechmea · “Spacing: 8-12 inches (for container growing; spacing depends on mature rosette size)” — How to Grow Aechmea (Urn Plant) — LizPlants

Ready whenDramatic flower spike or inflorescence emerges from the center or between leaves

from Aechmea · “Dramatic flower spike or inflorescence emerges from the center or between leaves” — How to Grow Bromeliad - Aechmea — LizPlants

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