
Brazillian Vaseplant
Also known as
Aechmea brasiliensis, Aechmea distichantha albiflora, Aechmea distichantha distichantha, Aechmea distichantha typica, Aechmea excavata, Aechmea glaziouvii, Aechmea grandiceps, Aechmea hookeri, Aechmea involucrata, Aechmea involucrifera, Aechmea microphylla, Aechmea minor, Aechmea myriophylla, Aechmea platyphylla, Aechmea polystachia excavata, Aechmea polystachia longifolia, Aechmea polystachia myriophylla, Aechmea polystachya, Aechmea polystachya longifolia, Aechmea polystachya myriophylla, Aechmea pulchella, Aechmea regelii, Aechmea rubra, Billbergia distichostachya, Billbergia polystachya, Chevaliera grandiceps, Hohenbergia distichacantha, Hohenbergia distichantha, Hoplophytum polystachyum, Nidularium hydrophorum, Platyaechmea distichantha albiflora, Platyaechmea distichantha glaziouvii and Quesnelia distchantha
Taxonomy
Aechmea distichantha
Aechmea
Bromeliaceae
Poales

How to care for Brazillian Vaseplant

How often to water your Brazillian Vaseplant

every 12
Brazillian Vaseplant needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnât 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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Brazillian Vaseplant in your home

a window
Brazillian Vaseplant love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Brazillian Vaseplant does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Brazillian Vaseplant in your home đĄ.

How to fertilize Brazillian Vaseplant

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 itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Brazillian Vaseplant after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Brazillian Vaseplant 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.
Sunlight Needs
Brazillian Vaseplant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Brazillian Vaseplant 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.
Soil
Brazillian Vaseplant 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!
Fertilizer
Brazillian Vaseplant grows very slowly and doesnât require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantâs potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Native Region
Brazillian Vaseplant is native to Central, South America, and the Caribbean.
Care Summary for Brazillian Vaseplant
Brazillian Vaseplant
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
