4-way Basket Wire Hanger
BWH
Adenia aculeata
1411
Aechmea 'Friederike'
4926
A tissue culture hybrid of Aechmea chantinii x fasciata. The plant grows to 2 and 1/2 feet in a large green rosette shape with many spiny leaves lightly scurfed. The rosy pinkish-red bloom is long-lasting and stunning.
Aechmea 'Reginaldo'
4250
This variegated form of 'Romero' is a stunning medium-large plant with outstanding albomarginated leaves in a 24 to 30 inch upright rosette. The inflorescence is a panicle of purplish-red branches that last for months.
A spectacular plant and well suited for interior use for which it was first developed.
Aechmea bromeliifolia
2771
A widespread species found from Mexico to Bolivia, that forms tall and tightly erect, tubular or bottle-shaped growth. There are several forms, this one being the typical or green foliaged form. A nice species for landscaping, forming attractive clusters. The inflorescence is a white cone with yellow flowers and rose bracts. Grows to about 3 feet tall. Our seeds were sourced from Lucas Assis who collected them in Minas Gerais state, in Brazil.
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Aechmea nudicaulis Veracruz
4500
A clone from near Huatusco, Veracruz, Mexico, approaching the northern limit of this far ranging species. Smaller than most in the species, averaging about 12 to 14 inches tall. Coloration is uniform green with faint silver banding on the leaf undersides and it bears pronounced black spines. Bloom is like that of a 'typical' nudicaulis.
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Aechmea recurvata x calyculata
4608
The reverse of a popular cross produces a more delicate plant, with a shape favoring the recurvata parent. The inflorescence is a short scape with colorful red bracts and pale yellow flowers.
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Agave horrida
3149
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A medium size growing Agave. Grows to 12 to 24 inches across and 12 to 24 inches tall. The leaves are medium to dark green. The leaf edges have large long brown teeth that turn gray with age. Prefers bright light to full sun. Grow in a well draining soil mix.
Agave obscura
664
Agave parasana or
4960
Agaves, Yuccas and Related Plants
B41
AGAVES, YUCCAS, AND RELATED PLANTS: A Gardener's Guide, Mary and Gary Irish, 384 pp, 100 color photos, 6 x 9in, hardcover, ©2000 Outlining the gardening use of a many Agaves, Yuccas, and related species. For all with interest in this diverse and horticulturally important group of plants.
Air Plant Fertilizer
APF
Tropiflora's Air Plant Food Soluble 20-10-20
This is a good quality, versatile formula for epiphytic plants. This fertilizer does not use urea as a nitrogen source, as it is not usable by epiphytic plants. Water soluble, it can be used in daily irrigation or applied at intervals. Will not burn foliage at recommended rates and does not stain foliage. This is the fertilizer we use here at Tropiflora for our bromeliads, orchids and all epiphytic plants.
Guaranteed Analysis: Total Nitrogen (N) 20% 7.90% ammoniacal nitrogen 12.10% nitrate nitrogen Available phosphate (P2O5) 10% Soluble potash (K2O) 20% Magnesium (Mg) 0.10%Boron (B) 0.02%Copper (Cu) 0.025% Iron (Fe) 0.05%Manganese (Mn) 0.025% Molybdenum (Mo) 0.0029% Zinc (Zn) 0.025%
Application Rates: Constant Feed: A rate of 50 to 150 ppm of nitrogen is recommended. For bi-weekly applications: Use at the rate of 1½ to 2 tsp per gallon of water. Monthly: 1 to 1½ to tbs/gal.