Aechmea Matchstick Bromeliad Removing the spent blooms after

Removing the spent blooms after flowering encourages new-growth and helps to extend the blooming period

These epiphytes prefer a brightly lit position planted in well-draining soil

Scented Geraniums prefer to grow in full sun and are also drought and heat tolerant

This featured variety is called 'Punctatissima' which sports lime green foliage banded with burgundy

Aechmea Matchstick Bromeliad Removing the spent blooms afterBotanical Name Common Name Aechmea gamosepala Matchstick Plant Aechmea gamosepala, admired for its cylindrical flower spikes densely packed with purple, pink tipped blooms, each resembling a tiny matchstick, forms a striking, symmetrical display. This low maintenance bromeliad thrives in shade or partial sun and handles moist conditions with ease, making it ideal for indoor cultivation. Naturally an epiphyte, it can cling to trees but also grows