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Alcantareas in the garden2-species

Al in Kona

By Al in Kona
in TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

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Al in Kona

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Two big beautiful Brazilian bromeliads for the garden. I have these 2-species growing in the garden: Alcantarea imperiales and Alcantarea odorata. Full sun, some late afternoon shade. Are many of you growing these? How about some pics to show as there is some variability, especially in shades of color.

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#1. bromeliads at house entrance

#2. A. imperialis

#3. A. imperialis.. (top view), 1.40m (4.5 ft.) diameter

#4. A. odorata..... still in 1-gallon container - needs to be planted in ground

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Hawaii Island (Big Island), leeward coast, 19 degrees N. latitude, south Kona mauka at approx. 380m (1,250 ft.) and about 1.6 km (1-mile) upslope from ocean.

 

No record of a hurricane passing over this island (yet!).  

Summer maximum rainfall - variable averaging 900-1150mm (35-45") - Perfect drainage on black volcanic rocky soil.  

Nice sunsets!

Tropicgardener Mentor

Tropicgardener

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Great photos!!......I am growing quite a few Alcantareas in my garden including a few different forms of A. imperialis, A. extensa, A. vinicolor and a few other unknown ones. Some of mine grow in almost complete full sun and cop the harsh afternoon sun.

Andrew,
Airlie Beach, Whitsundays

Tropical Queensland

tikitiki Mentor

tikitiki

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Looks great. I need to plant more bromeliads.

With a tin cup for a chalice

Fill it up with good red wine,

And I'm-a chewin' on a honeysuckle vine.

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