Question
Hi Will,

Am hoping you can help me find the name of a plant that I have actually had for a number of years, but have forgotten the name of. I need to re-pot it, so need to read up on soil type, etc. It has a very exotic hot pink bloom that shoots up on a stalk. It has sword shaped leaves that are serrated, and they just grow up in a bunch from the soil. Dose this ring a bell to you?

Thanks for your offwerr to help.

Lorna

Answer
Hi Lorna,

Your plant may be a bromeliad, specifically an Aechmea fasciata.

If that is not what you have, please e-mail me a photo or tell me how yours differs from the Aechmea, providing as much detail as possible.

If it is what you have, let me now and I will provide care instructions and don't repot it.

Please let me know if any of this is unclear or if you have any additional questions.

Regards,
Will Creed, Interior Landscaper
Horticultural Help, NYC

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