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Alcantarea extensa
Alcantarea extensa
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| Botanic Name | Alcantarea extensa |
|---|---|
| Plant Info | A giant bromeliad native to Brazil, forming a dramatic rosette of wide, silvery-green strap-like leaves with subtle grey banding. Slow-growing but incredibly hardy, it produces a towering flower spike with golden-yellow racemes that can last for months. Adds bold architectural flair to gardens and containers. |
| Key Features | Silvery foliage, drought-tolerant, heat-hardy, slow-growing, long-lasting flowers. |
| Used For | Ideal for feature planting, pots, rockeries, rooftop gardens, and tropical landscaping. Pairs well with darker-leaved bromeliads for contrast. |
| Ideal Growing Position | Thrives in full sun to part shade in well-drained, loamy soil. Tolerates wind, cool nights, and irregular watering. Protect from frost. |
| Plant Height | 1.5 metres (rosette); up to 3 metres (flower spike) |
| Plant Width | 1.5 metres |
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