Bromeliad-Matchstick Lucky Stripes (Aechmea gamosepala)

Cultivation & Care

Family: Bromeliaceae

Growth style/Plant Type: Epiphytic perennial, rosette-forming bromeliad

Light: Bright, indirect sunlight or partial shade; avoid scorching midday sun

Water: Keep the central reservoir filled with clean rainwater or distilled water; flush weekly; keep soil barely moist

Soil: Highly porous, loose, and sharply draining mix (e.g., orchid bark, perlite, and peat moss blend)

Humidity/Temperature Preferences: High humidity; thrives between 15°C and 30°C and must be protected from frost

Plant Size: This listing is for a single, well established specimen of approx. 20-30cm circumferance  (15cm nursery pot equivalent.)

The plants pictured represent our actual stock and are intended for illustrative purposes.Due to the unique nature of each live plant, individual plants supplied may vary slightly in size, shape, and color distribution.

To minimise the risk of damage to the plant during shipping, all plants are meticulously packaged in protective packaging, wrapped in moisture retaining medium where appropriate and shipped bare rooted (without pots and soil) unless otherwise stated.