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Aechmea 'Del Mar'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aechmea 'Del Mar'

Genus

Aechmea

Family

Bromeliaceae

Order

Poales

How to care for Aechmea 'Del Mar'

💦 Water

How often to water your Aechmea 'Del Mar'

Aechmea 'Del Mar' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Aechmea 'Del Mar' in your home

Aechmea 'Del Mar' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Aechmea 'Del Mar' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Aechmea 'Del Mar' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Aechmea 'Del Mar'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Aechmea 'Del Mar': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Aechmea 'Del Mar' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Aechmea 'Del Mar' thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Aechmea 'Del Mar' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Aechmea 'Del Mar' is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

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💨 Humidity

Aechmea 'Del Mar' prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

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🪴 Soil

Aechmea 'Del Mar' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Aechmea 'Del Mar' grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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🌎 Native Region

Aechmea 'Del Mar' is native to Central, South America, and the Caribbean.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Aechmea 'Del Mar' can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Aechmea 'Del Mar', since they are very sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.