Aechmea bracteata seeds grow into a large, dramatic tank bromeliad native to the seasonally dry tropical biome from Mexico (Veracruz, Oaxaca) south through Central America (Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama) to north-western Venezuela — not the Caribbean as sometimes described. Named from the Latin bracteata = 'bracted', referring to the conspicuous, colourful bracts. One of the larger Aechmea species — the rosette can reach 1 m across with stiff, spiny-margined leaves. Produces a dramatic, branched, red-bracted inflorescence reaching 50+ cm tall. The fruits are edible. An important ecological species — the water tank supports a rich community of insects, frogs and invertebrates. Family Bromeliaceae.Bright indirect light; high humidity; large epiphytic or terrestrial bromeliad; warm to subtropical conditions. Large rosette to 1 m across — one of the biggest Aechmea species; stiff spiny-margined leaves Dramatic branched red-bracted inflorescence to 50+ cm; edible fruits Mexico to NW. Venezuela — seasonally dry tropical biome; NOT Caribbean as sometimes stated Water tank supports rich community of insects, frogs and invertebrates Bright indirect light; large epiphytic or terrestrial; warm conditions; Family Bromeliaceae Aechmea bracteata is a large and dramatic tank bromeliad of the Central American dry tropics — one of the most architecturally impressive Aechmea species, its wide range from Mexico to Venezuela, edible fruits and towering red-bracted inflorescence make it outstanding for collectors of large bromeliad specimens. IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
