How much humidity does Aechmea recurvata like?

Aechmea recurvata 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.

What type of soil should I use for my Aechmea recurvata?

Aechmea recurvata 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!

Should I fertilize my Aechmea recurvata?

Aechmea recurvata 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!

Which region is Aechmea recurvata native to?

Aechmea recurvata is native to Central, South America, and the Caribbean .

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Q: How often should I water my Aechmea recurvata?

Aechmea recurvata 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Aechmea recurvata need?

Aechmea recurvata 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 🏡.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Aechmea recurvata

Genus

Aechmea

Family

Bromeliaceae

Order

Poales

How to care for Aechmea recurvata

Water

How often to water your Aechmea recurvata

Aechmea recurvata needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Denver, Colorado.

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

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.

Denver, Colorado

36% Very Low

Growing Aechmea recurvata in Denver right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 28th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Denver is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determinin…

Sunlight will increase by 33.2% ☀️

January 27th, 2023

Denver is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Denver is expected to increase by 33.2% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 10.5 megajoules of energy per m² per…

Daylight will increase by 1.0 hours 📈

January 28th, 2023

This month, Denver is getting an average of 8.5 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 10.2% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.3 total hours of dayl…

Light needs and placement for plant Aechmea recurvata: 1ft from a window

Aechmea recurvata love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Denver, Colorado ⛅.

Aechmea recurvata does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Aechmea recurvata

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Aechmea recurvata: 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 recurvata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Aechmea recurvata

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 24th, 2023

The growing potential in Denver is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot …