Silver Vase Bromeliad (Aechmea fasciata)
Silver Vase Bromeliad Aechmea fasciataPhoto: Paul & Aline Burland · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Silver Vase Bromeliad

Aechmea fasciata

Also found as Aechmea fasciata (Lindl.) Baker

Aechmea Fasciata (Aechmea fasciata) is a rosette companion plant. Its care profile below covers light, water, temperature, humidity, substrate, feeding, seasonal care, propagation, and household placement.

Typical placement
A tank bromeliad display with the stated light, temperature, water, and drainage conditions
Care
Moderate · Tank bromeliad
Everyday size
A compact tabletop rosette at first; allow room for offsets or mature leaf spread.
Collector class
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Botanical identity

One canonical record.

Names, aliases, lineage, and care information are organized here under one companion plant record.

Genus
Aechmea
Family
Bromeliaceae
Genetic status
Species
Propagation forms
Cutting · Division · Seedling
Plant form
Representative photograph
Information checked
2026-07-31

Household safety

Conservative household placement

No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.

This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.

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Practical care guide

How to care for Silver Vase Bromeliad

Tank bromeliad guidance translated into an everyday growing plan.

Moderate
Light
Bright filtered light, shaded from strong summer sun
Water
Keep the central well fresh where present and water the mix lightly
Temperature
Warm; protect from temperatures below 10°C (12–28°C)
Humidity
Humid air with good circulation (45–75%)
Potting medium
Very open bromeliad or orchid-style mix
Drainage
Very free draining; do not keep the root zone soggy
Feeding
Dilute low-nitrogen feed sparingly during active growth
Pruning and grooming
Remove spent leaves and separate pups once well developed
Seasonal rhythm
Reduce water in cooler months while keeping tank water fresh
Propagation
Offsets or pups after the mother rosette flowers
Travel planning
Usually tolerates about one week if the central well and humidity are managed
Common watch-outs
Spider mites · Mealybugs · Scale insects · Fungus gnats when the root zone stays too wet · Root rot from poor drainage · Leaf spotting where foliage remains wet without airflow

Safety and placement

A clear household plan

Conservative precaution based on the ASPCA database's stated limitation that its list is not all-inclusive. Absence from the list is not treated as proof of safety.

Pets
No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.
Children
This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.
Handling
Use normal gardening hygiene and wash hands after pruning or repotting.
Placement
Choose a stable location beyond the reach of children and animals; collect fallen material promptly.
If exposure happens
If a person chews the plant, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. For animal exposure, call a veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435; urgent breathing, collapse, seizure, or severe swelling requires emergency care.

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