The silver vase plant forms an upright vase-shaped rosette of arching silver green leaves with spiny edges. The silver coloring comes from the whitish scales called trichomes that cover the leaves. Their role is to capture humidity directly from the air.

Aechmea fasciata is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is commonly called the silver vase or urn plant and is native to Brazil. This plant is probably the best known species in this genus, and it is often grown as a houseplant in temperate areas.

Avoid deep shade or in direct sunlight. Low Watering Keep the vase topped up with water and change it once a month. Water the soil once it dries out. Average Temperature Provide temperatures between 15°C (59°F) and 25°C (77°F).

The silver vase plant forms an upright vase-shaped rosette of arching silver green leaves with spiny edges.