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Acanthostachys pitcairnioides

Scientific Name: Acanthostachys pitcairnioides (Mez) W. Rauh & Barthlott
Synonym: Aechmea pitcairnioides
Family: Bromeliaceae

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides at the Huntington Gardens in early July

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 22-24
USDA: 9b-11

Sun Exposure: Shade

Origin: Brazil (Espirito Santo)

Growth Habits: Clumping rosettes, stiff reddish orange leaves with strong blackish spines at the margin of the leaves.

Blooming Habits:
Blue flowers

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