The Alcantarea imperialis 'rubra' likes a light spot or a spot in the half shadow. In the growing season this epiphytic bromelia prefers a moist soil, on the other hand during the rest-break in winter the soil must stay reasonably dry. Water this exotic plant on top, so that the water will remain standing in the centre of the plant .The Alcantarea imperialis 'Dark clone' thrives in a garden, on a terrace or balcony as long as the temperature does not drop below freezing point. Indoors this plant flourishes the whole year round and then it does not need a rest-break. It is not necessary for the soil around this plant to contain many nutrients and part of the soil can best be peat.
Care: Easy |
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Place: Indoor |
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Place: Container plant |
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Light: Semi sun |
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Watering: Normal |
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Watering tips: Free draining mixture |
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Water spraying: Not standing in water |
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Watering tips: Watering from above |
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Protection: Water spraying |
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Maintenance: Prune dead stalks |
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Air circulation: Normal |
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Air humidity at day: 60-80% |
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Air humidity at night: 70-90% |
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Day temperature: 15-25°C |
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Night temperature: 5-20°C |
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Temperature max: 30°C |
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Temperature min: 10°C |
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Fertilize: None |
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Artificial light height: 10-20 cm |
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Soil ph: <4-6> |
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Soil type: Peat |
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Repotting: After 1 year |
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