Aechmea ‘Little Harv’
 
Common Names Little Harv Bromeliad, Salmon Vase Plant
 
Zones 10A–11
 
A bold, large-growing hybrid with chantinii lineage, Aechmea ‘Little Harv’ features upright silver-gray foliage and a massive salmon-pink inflorescence with yellow branches. One of the most popular bromeliads for interiorscapes and tropical gardens, ts leaves may blush magenta in full sun, and the plant’s size and symmetry make it a showstopper in containers or mounted displays.
 
Key Features
Growth Habit: Upright rosette; slow clumper; epiphytic or terrestrial
Height: 36–48 in (91–122 cm); 50+ in in bloom
Leaves: Wide, glossy silver-gray; spiny margins; magenta blush in sun
Flowers: Salmon-pink bracts with yellow branches; long-lasting bloom
Fruit: Yellow berries; ornamental; retained in inflorescence
Ecology: Leaf tanks support microfauna; attracts hummingbirds and pollinators
 
Growing Conditions
Light: Full sun to partial shade; prefers filtered light midday
Watering: Moderate; keep central tank filled and flush weekly
Soil: Moist, well-draining mix; suitable for pots or epiphytic mounting
Temperature: Protect below 35°F (1.6°C); not frost-tolerant
Humidity: High humidity preferred
Propagation: Division of pups; blooms once then offsets
Tolerance: Heat, humidity; low salt tolerance
 
Landscape Use Ideal for tropical borders, large specimen containers, and mounted displays. Pairs well with Aechmea ‘Greg’, Vriesea ‘Nova’, and Neoregelia ‘Galaxy’.