Aechmea gamosepala
Aechmea gamosepala is a showy bromeliad with long-lasting bracts and humid requirements.
Habit
Perennial bromeliad
Height
Growth
Rosette
Soil
Well-draining
Shade
Partial shade
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Medicinal
No
Origin
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
18–28°C
Humidity (%)
60–8%Potting media
Bark + peat
Fertilizers
| Balanced NPK |
Watering
Plant Weight
Flowering Time
Soil Ph level
5.5–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.0
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Health Benefits
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Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% peat, 30% bark, 30% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with diluted balanced feedCommon Diseases and Remedies
root rot, leaf spot, fungal crown rot, anthracnose, scale insects and spider mites.
yellowing or wilting leaves, soft or mushy roots and base, brown or black leaf spots, rotting central cup, leaf discoloration, fine webbing and stippling.
improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering and water stagnation in the central cup, remove and destroy infected leaves, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap, increase air circulation, use cinnamon or diluted hydrogen-peroxide rinse for early rot.
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root and crown rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot and anthracnose, fungicides with mancozeb for severe infections, miticides with abamectin for spider mites.