English name:
Aechmea TayoensisLatin name:
Tayo Vase PlantAbout me:
I have compact and broad, mid-green foliage, with a muted red, spiky rosette shaped flower.Useful to know:
Origin
I'm a rare find in the wild, but I come from Ecuador.
Height/Growth
I can grow up to about 60cm, but as a house plant will stay more compact.
Light
I like indirect sunlight and I can tolerate shade.
Water
I like my soil to be moist but well drained.
Temperature
Keep me away from draughts and in temperatures of between 18 and 24°C.
Feeding
Please feed me dilluted fertiliser once a month during the growing season.
Grooming
I need very little; remove any faded or tatty fronds. Try not to touch my leaves as they are growing though.
Care
I like humidity so please occasionally spray me with water.
Toxicity
Keep me away from pets and children as I am toxic.
Fact
If grown in too much light my foliage will develop a reddish brown colour. You would also love to read about Aechmea 'Blue Rain'.
