Aechmea Little Harv

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During our dry season I have masses of these bromeliads burst into bloom. I do get sporadic blooms throughout the year but this is certainly the peak season.

[Tampa Scott]

Thanks for the grand photos! Can't wait for mine to come into flower. 

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  On 2/4/2017 at 4:50 PM, Tampa Scott said:

Thanks for the grand photos! Can't wait for mine to come into flower. 

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I consider this to be my top landscape bromeliad. It does well in shade or almost full sun. The only disadvantage are the small black spines. This bromeliad bites! When I separate plants or do general cleanup of the plantings I dress like I am going into battle. I still manage to look like someone threw a cat into the bathtub with me .

[BS Man about Palms]

Have one and love it!!

[Gonzer]

  On 2/4/2017 at 5:14 PM, scottgt said:

 The only disadvantage are the small black spines. This bromeliad bites! When I separate plants or do general cleanup of the plantings I dress like I am going into battle. I still manage to look like someone threw a cat into the bathtub with me .

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Scott, you call those spines??? Pish-posh! But if they do make your arms look like acupuncture gone wrong then may I suggest (highly) to invest in the yellow forearm sleeves with Kevlar built in. I use 'em at work when pruning Bougainvillea and they are great! $3 - $4 a pair.

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  On 2/4/2017 at 10:17 PM, Gonzer said:

Scott, you call those spines??? Pish-posh! But if they do make your arms look like acupuncture gone wrong then may I suggest (highly) to invest in the yellow forearm sleeves with Kevlar built in. I use 'em at work when pruning Bougainvillea and they are great! $3 - $4 a pair.

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I think the reason they are a problem is that they are small. You dont really notice them until you try to put on a long sleeved shirt and the sleeves passing over your arms cause them to pull and embed deeper. I am so macho that I failed to mention the ants and scorpions that also call these bromeliads home.

[Kim]

I bought one of these in December 2012, and now I have 23. (Not counting all those that bloomed and died in the interim.) Very prolific with keikis and a reliable bloomer. The bright coral bracts between the yellow flower spike and the blue-green foliage makes for a stunning display.