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How to Grow and Care for Alcantarea

Alcantarea thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and requires well-draining soil to prevent root rot. Special care points include ensuring that the central tank is always filled with water and protecting the plant from extreme temperature fluctuations. Regularly mist the leaves to maintain adequate humidity levels.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Alcantarea

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	10-11

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Types of Alcantarea

Imperial bromeliad

Alcantarea imperialis is endemic to Brazil and is a type of bromeliad, a family of flowering plants the most famous of which is the pineapple. Alcantarea imperialis grows well in dry conditions and in full sun; its leaves grow up to 1.5 m long and it can produce a red flower spike that grows up to 1.8 m tall.

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