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lovestogarden

My Southern California (zone 10a) garden has all kinds of plants mixed together; roses, ferns, succulents, vegetables,....

Aechmea Fasciata Primera

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lovestogarden

#Bromeliad Aechmea fasciata primera #flower. #pink #aechmeafasciata #southerncalifornia 22 September 2019

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maldavis

Janice, I'm totally jealous! I've got three different varieties and none have bloomed yet. That's beautiful.

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midnightgardener

Lovely flower 😊😊❤❤

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laneygarden

Beautiful!!!

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lovestogarden

Mark, I wish I could tell you a secret to get yours to bloom, but I have no idea. This one came as a pretty mature plant cut off my friend's. I know maturity does help them to bloom. Thank you. My mother believes in fertilizer and a strong threat. She is little, but gets results. 😂💗 @maldavis

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lovestogarden

Thank you, I agree. The flower slowly puts out little blue flowers around the head of this flower. The last one really didn't fade for about a year. I was amazed. @midnightgardener @laneygarden @gjones

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anges

Beautiful 💖💖💖

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lovestogarden

Thank you @anges 💗

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lovestogarden

A new #flower has emerged on this #Bromeliad aechmea fasciata primera. The last one never faded for a whole year. 👏👏 #bromeliad-aechmea #southerncalifornia 2 September 2019

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heatherdirtyhands

It flowered more than once?

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lovestogarden

I agree, Katie, and nothing delicate about them. 💪 @gjones

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lovestogarden

@heatherdirtyhands the plant has flowered more than once, not from the same piece. That does and pups replace it. ❤️

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heatherdirtyhands

Thats why I asked because i know they die after flowering but it has pups and then they flower @lovestogarden

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lovestogarden

Yes, @heatherdirtyhands. The life cycle is mature plant will flower and then it grows pups. Once the pups mature enough to survive one their own, the mother's leaves die off and then, when the pups fully mature they will flower..... And it continues. 💖

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Flicka

Can you tell me how long it takes to mature? Do you repot as it grows or remove pups?

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lovestogarden

@Flicka, I am not really able to tell you. My friend gave me a big hunk of her mature plant and I have just put it in this pot, like two years ago, and stood back. I fertilize and water. Sorry I can not tell you more. I don't remove the pups, as I like a huge clump. I will be putting this in the ground when I determine where I really want it. 💞

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Flicka

Wow, I’m surprised she was able to do that. I thought you could only remove pups. I have one also, I have removed 1 pup, my pot seems to be getting smaller. I don’t know if I should keep removing pups or put the plant in a larger pot.

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lovestogarden

@Flicka, my mother has me split her Bromeliad in half with a sharp shovel and only keeps half of it when she decides it is too large. Both sides survive wonderfully. And I usually keep the extra. 😁

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lovestogarden

The #Bromeliad aechmea fasciata primera #flower is still showing nicely. #bromeliad-aechmea #pink #southerncalifornia #california 16 January 2019

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ShelleySnyder

Wowzers!!💘😍

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lovestogarden

This flower lasted for two years before it turned brown.

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lovestogarden

This #Bromeliad Aechmea fasciata still has her flower. It is amazing how long these last. #Aechmeafasciata #pink #southerncalifornia #california 16 November 2018

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lovestogarden

♥️ @gjones and @columbiariver

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terrimclaughlin

How pretty do yours bloom every year I have a few a different species but I seem to get blooms every other year. Do you have urs in sun. Mine look healthier in shade but maybe it’s to much shade??😊💕

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lovestogarden

@terrimclaughlin, this sits in a spot that gets diffused to direct sun for about five hours a day. If you do move yours, make sure to do it slowly so as not to sunburn them. This blooms for my neighbor (mine is a cutting from her's) every year, hut only because it is a mature plant.

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lovestogarden

A #closeup of the small #blue flowers as part of the large #bromeliad flower. #bromeliad-aechmea #aechmeafasciata #pink #flower #southerncalifornia #california 14 September 2018

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lesliecole49

Such pretty colors

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purplebird

Wow 🤗

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lovestogarden

More has opened on this #bromeliad. #bromeliad-aechmea #aechmeafasciata #pink #flower #southerncalifornia #california 14 September 2018

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ShelleySnyder

Absolutely gorgeous!!💘😍

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lovestogarden

Thank you @cyndi! ❤️

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lovestogarden

Thank you @ShelleySnyder. ❤️

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lovestogarden

@gjones, she IS. ❤️😉

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lovestogarden

@columbiariver, it took her awhile to pop with these little flowers, but worth the wait.

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lesliecole49

Wow, such a stunning flower

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purplebird

Awesome 🤗

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lovestogarden

Yes, @columbiariver, they do last a long while. This one has started a little bit of mildew on the flower, but should keep going fine if I stop watering the flower. 😉❤️

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lovestogarden

@lesliecole49 @purplebird ❤️❤️

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lovestogarden

I agree! @columbiariver

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hammerhead

Wow that is a eye popper.😎😃😃 @lovestogarden

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lovestogarden

#bromeliad #aechmeafasciata #aechmea #bromeliad-aechmea  #pink #flower #southerncalifornia #california 26 August 2018

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ohhyouknow

😍😍

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kez001uk

Stunning! Just looks better with every photo 💗💗💗

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nikkicasas

Beautiful

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lovestogarden

I am glad you are enjoying this beautiful progression. @ohhyouknow @gjones @kez001uk @nikkicasas ❤️

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lovestogarden

#bromeliad #aechmeafasciata #aechmea #bromeliad-aechmea #pink #flower #southerncalifornia #california 21 August 2018

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KariSamuel

Wowzerz! 💗 It looks like it is made out of tissue paper!

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nikkicasas

Stunning🤩💖

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plants

Lovely flower 👍🌸🌿

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kez001uk

Absolutely gorgeous 💗💗💗

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lovestogarden

#bromeliad #aechmea #bromeliad-flower #pink #southerncalifornia #california 14 August 2018

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ShelleySnyder

That is stunning Janice!💘😍

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lovestogarden

Yes! I decided to take pictures of it every few days or so to show how it develops. @gjones ❤️

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sherrisgarden

Beauty and Perfection !!

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lovestogarden

#bromeliad #bromeliad-flower #bromeliad-aechmea #aechmea #aechmeafasciata #southerncalifornia #california #pink 9 August 2018

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angiecrazycatlady

This is beautiful 😍

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awomanonabike

That’s a stunner 🌸

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juliesgarden

💞💞

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Muzz67

Lovely Janice!

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lovestogarden

She gets more beautiful every day. #bromeliad-flower #bromeliad #pink #southerncalifornia #california 3 August 2018

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lovestogarden

I am loving the color. @gjones ❤️

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juliesgarden

Wow 💞

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plants

Just lovely 💞🌿

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lovestogarden

She is blooming. #pink #bromeliad-flower #bromeliad #bromeliad-aechmea #sunburn #southerncalifornia #california 2 August 2018

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lovestogarden

I am back home on time for this beauty! #bromeliad #blossom #pink

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drea0508

Awesome for you!!! It's beautiful!

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mardel

What a beauty..

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christineb

Stunning 👌

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lovestogarden

Laura, time with my family is always fun. We had good food, lots of laughs and time together....good times are of utmost importance. Thank you. @columbiariver

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Acetaker

So Pretty!😍 My #silvervase #bromeliad hasn't bloomed in awhile..it's been giving off pups which is good but would love to see it bloom again. 😍

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lovestogarden

#aechmea #aechmeafasciata

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lovestogarden

Getting larger! #bromeliad #blossom #anticipation

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lovestogarden

#aechmea #aechmeafasciata

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lovestogarden

A new flower is forming. #bromeliad #pink-flower #flowering

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lovestogarden

#aechmea #aechmeafasciata

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lovestogarden

My neighbor gave me this lovely after she divided her plant into thirds. 👏👏👏

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TeresaHighsmith

That's unique looking🙂

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lily63

Love the flower!

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mardel

I ws given one too.. I have the mother plant in a pot indoors. Can you help me out with the care for this plant. I have it in Cactus soil with perlite at the moment. Thanks

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lovestogarden

It is a beauty! @TeresaHighsmith @lily63

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lovestogarden

Well, @mardel , I think that is ok. I usually plant mine in the ground, but this one I do plan to keep in a pot in my patio. Soil? Not sure, but some others 🤔 may help us: @gjones @Acetaker @brightcolours @plants

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lovestogarden

Thank you @gjones !

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grantham

Wooooooow beautiful.

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brightcolours

@mardel they need to be planted in a well drained medium. Orchid mix would be excellent. I use a loose bark mix.

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lovestogarden

Yippie! That is what I used! @brightcolours

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brightcolours

Well done Janice! @lovestogarden

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lovestogarden

Thanks! @brightcolours

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