Aechmea nudicaulis var. cuspidata

Green leaves have a row of black spines along the margins. Bright red-bracted flower spikes produce lemon yellow flowers in summer. Flower head dies, more follow.

Altura	6–18 pulg.
Ancho	6–18 pulg.
Tolera	Calor, Macetas
Riego	Moderado
While looking tropical, bromeliads are surprisingly drought tolerant and we think of watering them as other soft leaved succulents such as echeveria. They evolved their unique shape to funnel rainwater into their centers, and then store it there. If you're in a hot climate simulate this by watering from above. When indoors, you can water in the center of the crown and allow the water to overflow down into the lower 'tanks' and then the roots without getting the area around your plant wet. However, if you are in a cool climate it is best to just water the soil, as lingering water in the crown can lead to rot.
Resiste hasta	30 °F
Exposición	Sombra parcial – Sol parcial
Características	Con espinas, Epífita, Con flores, Roseta, Produce hijuelos, Tropical
Interior / exterior	Exterior
Drenaje	En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Corteza para orquídeas
Fertilización	Ácido a media concentración
Origen	Brasil
Zonas Sunset	16, 17, 21–24, H2

Notas de cultivo

Bromeliads are occasionally terrestrial (grow in the ground) but most are epiphytic, growing on the trunks and branches of trees. Even others are lythophytic, growing in the cracks of rock faces. Either way they don't need much root space and thrive in pots. This also makes them ideal for mounting on a plank, tree, fence, totem or rock.

Because they are usually growing in tight spots their nutrients come from decaying litter, making them appreciate a light acidic fertilizer, but all purpose seems to work just fine.

When planting in the ground take extra care to ensure good drainage. Some ways to do this are by mounding the plants, adding pumice or lava rock to the soil, or even planting nursery cans directly into a basin of pumice to keep their roots constrained.

Avoid planting under trees or other plants that shed a lot, as the litter will collect in the rosettes. If this happens you can gently flush the tanks out with a garden hose.

This bromeliad builds energy its entire life to send off one spectacular flower, but afterward will die. Don't worry though, there are usually a couple pups at the base ready to replace it. Once the parent plant begins to fade, remove it to make room for the next generation.

Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.

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