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You will receive a similar plant to the one photographed and not necessarily the same. If you would like a photo of the exact plant we are sending, just drop us a line! Pots and plants are sold separately unless otherwise specified in the listing.
Aechmea 'Blue Rain' is a striking tropical bromeliad grown for its dramatic silver-green foliage and long-lasting flower spike featuring vibrant blue and pink tones. This easy-care houseplant adds an exotic, architectural feel to any indoor space and is perfect for bright rooms where its colourful blooms can take centre stage. Like many bromeliads, it flowers once before producing offsets, allowing you to enjoy new plants for years to come.
Plant Care
Light:Bright indirect light to semi-shade. This plant can withstand some morning sun from an east-facing window but any more, and you risk scorching its stunning leaves.
Watering:This plant likes to have its central cup filled with water all the time. In the summer months, keep the soil moist, and in winter, water when the soil begins to dry out. This plant is sensitive to tap water, so be sure to use rainwater or filtered water, and flush or change out the central cup water weekly.
Temperature: This plant is easygoing but will not survive temperatures below 10°C
Potting:This plant is an epiphyte (grows on other plants) in the wild. We recommend a chunky well-draining mix to mimic its natural habitat. Our Super Chonk mix should do the trick..or you could even mount this plant to a piece of driftwood to showcase it in its natural element; just be sure to be mindful to give it a bit more water if you decide to mount your plant. The main thing to remember is that your soil is just to hold this beauty in place.
Hot tips:Bromeliads absorb much of their moisture and nutrients through their central rosette rather than their roots. Once the flower fades, the mother plant will gradually produce pups around the base, which can be separated and grown on into new plants. The colourful flower spike can remain attractive for several months.
Pet Friendly: yes
Indoor plant
About this plant
Aechmea 'Blue Rain' is a striking tropical bromeliad grown for its dramatic silver-green foliage and long-lasting flower spike featuring vibrant blue and pink tones. This easy-care houseplant adds an exotic, architectural feel to any indoor space and is perfect for bright rooms where its colourful blooms can take centre stage. Like many bromeliads, it flowers once before producing offsets, allowing you to enjoy new plants for years to come.
Plant Care
Light:Bright indirect light to semi-shade. This plant can withstand some morning sun from an east-facing window but any more, and you risk scorching its stunning leaves.
Watering:This plant likes to have its central cup filled with water all the time. In the summer months, keep the soil moist, and in winter, water when the soil begins to dry out. This plant is sensitive to tap water, so be sure to use rainwater or filtered water, and flush or change out the central cup water weekly.
Temperature: This plant is easygoing but will not survive temperatures below 10°C
Potting:This plant is an epiphyte (grows on other plants) in the wild. We recommend a chunky well-draining mix to mimic its natural habitat. Our Super Chonk mix should do the trick..or you could even mount this plant to a piece of driftwood to showcase it in its natural element; just be sure to be mindful to give it a bit more water if you decide to mount your plant. The main thing to remember is that your soil is just to hold this beauty in place.
Hot tips:Bromeliads absorb much of their moisture and nutrients through their central rosette rather than their roots. Once the flower fades, the mother plant will gradually produce pups around the base, which can be separated and grown on into new plants. The colourful flower spike can remain attractive for several months.
Pet Friendly: yes
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Every plant is uniqueThe plant you receive will be similar to the one photographed, but not identical. Want to see the exact plant? Get in touch and we’ll happily send you a photo. Rescue plants may have cosmetic damage and are pictured using a healthy example.
Delivery across Great Britain
Live plants travel via Royal Mail Tracked 24. Non-plant items travel via Tracked 48 unless they are packed with a plant.
Dispatch: Orders placed before 2pm are normally dispatched the following day. Orders placed on Saturday are dispatched on Monday.
Cost: £6.99 flat-rate shipping. Click & Collect from our Bristol shop is free.
Local Bristol delivery: Available on orders over £20 for eligible postcodes at checkout and normally completed by our team within 48 hours. Please provide a safe place.
