Alcantarea geniculata
(a. geni)
Description
A large, attractive plant with wide glossy green leaves that spread a metre across, and a metre high flower spike with deep pink bracts and creamy yellow flowers. The plant is reasonably frost hardy and can be acclimatised to full sun, shade, wind and salt spray. Seldom available in cultivation, the plant is in great demand for its size, beauty and easy adaptability.