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Aechmea racinae
Aechmea racinae, or Christmas Jewels, is an epiphytic bromeliad from eastern Brazil that forms rosettes of strap-shaped leaves and arching sprays of red and yellow flowers. Grow it in bright, partly shaded conditions, keep it frost-free, and let the central cup stay filled with water.
Aechmea racinae, or Christmas jewels, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Aechmea, of the family Bromeliaceae. This species is endemic to the State of Espírito Santo in eastern Brazil. A. racinae grows best in partial sun and does not tolerate freezing temperatures.
Aechmea racinae is an epiphytic evergreen perennial, forming basal rosettes of strap-shaped leaves, with arching racemes of tubular red and yellow flowers that give way to berries. In temperate regions it is often grown as a houseplant. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
