| Common Name | Urn Plant |
| Family | Bromeliaceae |
| Genus | Aechmea |
| Species | Fasciata |
| Origin | Brazil |
| Blooming | Pink inflorescence appears on mature rosettes, usually summer |
| Leaf Color | Silver-green with horizontal bands |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Indoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Epiphytic mix: coarse orchid bark, peat moss, perlite, and charcoal for drainage
Keep the central cup (tank) filled with fresh water. Water soil lightly during active growth.
Bright indirect light; direct sun scorches leaves. Low light causes fading
Dilute liquid fertilizer monthly in spring/summer, avoid getting chemicals in the cup
Remove spent flower stalk after blooming; cut off dead basal leaves
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