Aechmea pectinata Plant Care Reminders

General Information

• Instruction By	Julie Bawden-Davis
  Notes	Epiphytic bromeliad with stiff rosettes of leaves that reach 1 1/2 feet long and are marked pink or red when the plant blooms. Flowers are white-green.
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Plant Care Instruction

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  January 1. Buy Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. 2. Plant Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 3. Water Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. 4. Prune Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. 5. Protect When frost threatens, put the plant in a protected area, such as up against the house or indoors. 6. Transplant Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 7. Propagate Remove and transplant offshoots when formed.

  February 1. Buy Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. 2. Plant Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 3. Water Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. 4. Prune Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. 5. Protect When frost threatens, put the plant in a protected area, such as up against the house or indoors. 6. Transplant Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 7. Propagate Remove and transplant offshoots when formed.

  March 1. Buy Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. 2. Plant Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 3. Water Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. 4. Prune Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. 5. Transplant Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 6. Propagate Remove and transplant offshoots when formed.

  April 1. Buy Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. 2. Plant Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 3. Fertilize Fertilize once with a low-nitrogen organic fertilizer, such as a 5-10-10. 4. Water Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. 5. Prune Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. 6. Transplant Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 7. Propagate Remove and transplant offshoots when formed.

  May 1. Buy Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. 2. Plant Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 3. Fertilize Fertilize once with a low-nitrogen organic fertilizer, such as a 5-10-10. 4. Water Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. 5. Prune Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. 6. Transplant Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 7. Propagate Remove and transplant offshoots when formed.

  June 1. Buy Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. 2. Plant Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 3. Fertilize Fertilize once with a low-nitrogen organic fertilizer, such as a 5-10-10. 4. Water Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. 5. Prune Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. 6. Transplant Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 7. Propagate Remove and transplant offshoots when formed.

  July 1. Buy Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. 2. Plant Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 3. Fertilize Fertilize once with a low-nitrogen organic fertilizer, such as a 5-10-10. 4. Water Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. 5. Prune Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. 6. Transplant Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 7. Propagate Remove and transplant offshoots when formed.

  August 1. Buy Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. 2. Plant Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 3. Fertilize Fertilize once with a low-nitrogen organic fertilizer, such as a 5-10-10. 4. Water Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. 5. Prune Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. 6. Transplant Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 7. Propagate Remove and transplant offshoots when formed.

  September 1. Buy Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. 2. Plant Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 3. Water Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. 4. Prune Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. 5. Transplant Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 6. Propagate Remove and transplant offshoots when formed.

  October 1. Buy Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. 2. Plant Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 3. Water Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. 4. Prune Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalks and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. 5. Transplant Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 6. Propagate Remove and transplant offshoots when formed.

  November 1. Buy Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. 2. Plant Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 3. Water Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. 4. Prune Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. 5. Protect When frost threatens, put the plant in a protected area, such as up against the house or indoors. 6. Transplant Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 7. Propagate Remove and transplant offshoots when formed.

  December 1. Buy Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. 2. Plant Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 3. Water Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. 4. Prune Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. 5. Protect When frost threatens, put the plant in a protected area, such as up against the house or indoors. 6. Transplant Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. 7. Propagate Remove and transplant offshoots when formed.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. February Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. March Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. April Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. May Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. June Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. July Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. August Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. September Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. October Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. November Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop. December Generally sold all year. Buy when you find one in the nursery or florist shop.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? January Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. February Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. March Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. April Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. May Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. June Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. July Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. August Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. September Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. October Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. November Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. December Plant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? March Fertilize once with a low-nitrogen organic fertilizer, such as a 5-10-10. April Fertilize once with a low-nitrogen organic fertilizer, such as a 5-10-10. May Fertilize once with a low-nitrogen organic fertilizer, such as a 5-10-10. June Fertilize once with a low-nitrogen organic fertilizer, such as a 5-10-10. July Fertilize once with a low-nitrogen organic fertilizer, such as a 5-10-10. August Fertilize once with a low-nitrogen organic fertilizer, such as a 5-10-10. September Fertilize once with a low-nitrogen organic fertilizer, such as a 5-10-10.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. February Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. March Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. April Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. May Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. June Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. July Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. August Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. September Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. October Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. November Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering. December Keep the cups formed by the leaves filled with water at all times. If the plant is containerized, let the soil dry out in between watering.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? January Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. February Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. March Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. April Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. May Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. June Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. July Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. August Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. September Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. October Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalks and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. November Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over. December Once flowers are spent, pull out the bloom stalk and plant and let the surrounding new plants take over.

  Protect When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved? January When frost threatens, put the plant in a protected area, such as up against the house or indoors. February When frost threatens, put the plant in a protected area, such as up against the house or indoors. November When frost threatens, put the plant in a protected area, such as up against the house or indoors. December When frost threatens, put the plant in a protected area, such as up against the house or indoors.

  Transplant When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? January Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. February Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. March Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. April Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. May Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. June Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. July Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. August Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. September Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. October Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. November Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree. December Transplant this epiphytic plant into a container or within moss fastened to the crotch of a tree.

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? January Remove and transplant offshoots when formed. February Remove and transplant offshoots when formed. March Remove and transplant offshoots when formed. April Remove and transplant offshoots when formed. May Remove and transplant offshoots when formed. June Remove and transplant offshoots when formed. July Remove and transplant offshoots when formed. August Remove and transplant offshoots when formed. September Remove and transplant offshoots when formed. October Remove and transplant offshoots when formed. November Remove and transplant offshoots when formed. December Remove and transplant offshoots when formed.