Botanical Name: Alcantarea imperialis Rubra 400mm pot / 45L  XLarge Giant Bromeliad

Common Name: Giant Bromeliad 

Features:              

• Evergreen foliage 
• Dark green/red in colour 
• Wide strap like leaves
• Rosette global shaped plant
• Slow-growing 
• Shows year round interest 
• Large growth habit

Position:

Full sun or partial shade

Ideal For:

• Poolside plant 
• Feature plant 
• Pots on balconies
• Tropical garden
• Indoor or outdoor plant

Plant Apart:

1.2m

Height at Maturity:

2m 

Average Height:

from the top of the Pot: 900mm  

Environment Conditions:

• Soil: 
• Average - slightly acidic soil 
• Extremely free draining soils essential
• Climate:
• Full sun preferred 
• Can handle a wide range of conditions 
• Durability:
• Keep watered during hot periods

Care:

• Low water requirement once established 
• Use a slow release fertiliser annually 
• Little to no maintenance or grooming required
• Can remove old foliage for tidy appearance

Design:

• Tropical feel
• Impressive proportions
• Adaptable to a wide range of garden styles 
• In ground or in large pots