Family: Pineapple - Bromeliaceae

Origin: Central and South America, West Indies

Ehmeyata (Aechmea) is a flower - a typical representative of the large genus Bromelievi. Subtropics to come from Mexico, Argentina and Brazil, from places with pronounced dry season. Kin brings together about 150 species, most of which are Epiphyte - grow on host trees, but not infect, but through self-fed roots. Long says it leaves in the rosette were collected, in which so snug each other to form watertight "cup". In nature, the glass is collected in water, the plant lives in a period without rain. By the time the water covered parts of leaves and twigs from the surrounding plants and small insects. Thus, receiving "outstanding" ponds that are home to various plants and creatures.

Blooms the second and third year in the period from May to October. The color is composed of many pink brahtei barbed rabcheta. However, after flowering the plant dies.

This usually happens at 3-4th year by planting them in pots. Then from the higher its center of an elaborate floral inflorescence appears. Flowers themselves are small and nondescript, but are encased in bright bracts, which is due to the blooming privlekatelnosta ehmeya. Bloom lasts for several months. The color of the plant has racemose form and is surrounded by tritsvetnitsi, dotted with thorn rabcheta. Flowering cyclamen pink-and yellow-orange, a cluster itself remains fresh for several months to half a year. To extend the beauty of the cluster, you must solve pretsaftelite colors.

After flowering the parent plant dies gradually. The complete life cycle can continue for many years during which the impressive list will continue to make us happy.