PROPAGATED IN AUSTRALIA
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| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Variations | 8 inch pot, 12 inch pot |
Aechmea spectabilis
$14.95 – $24.95
Great for drought tolerant, shade or container gardens. A large and impressive aechmea, with a rosette that can reach more than 1m in width. Partial shade or patio situation is ideal for this aechmea. It has glossy green leaves that turn tinge red in strong light. These elongated thin red leaves form a fountain shape over time. The multiple branched flower stem reaches more than 1m in height and is comprised of many pink berry like flowers tipped with red petals. Attracts hummingbirds.
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Neoregelia ampullacea
This small, fast growing neo grows about 10cm high and 15cm wide. The leaves are bright green with colourful maroon-purple banding. Easy to grow, it is ideal for hanging baskets or for mounting on trees. Prefers full sun.
Alcantarea imperialis rubra
Formerly known as Vriesa imperialis, this dark-red giant can span over 1.5 meters in ten years. The tough, leathery leaves tinge a deep red in bright light. The thick, red flower spike can grow 2.5 meters high, producing hundreds of lightly fragrant, white flowers. Prefers bright light and can withstand relatively cool temperatures.
Neoregelia gespacho / gazpacho
This bright and beautiful medium sized neo grows about 40cm across at maturity. It has pretty red and green leaves, the depth of colour developing best in bright sunlight. Highly versatile, it can be grown in the soil, in pots and epiphytically to trees.
Canistrum lindenii
A large rosette of 50-75cm with an interesting pattern, the broad mottled green leaves have spiny edges and silvery scales on the underside. The inflorescence consists of compact, white flowers surrounded by purplish-pink bracts. Requires warmth, shade, and frequent spraying in dry periods.
Vriesea splendens
This evergreen perennial has smooth, green leaves with brownish-red bands leaves and is grown as much for its beautiful foliage as its scarlet red bloom that gives it its name of ‘Flaming Sword’. Prefers semi-shade with a few hours of sunlight every day.
Neoregelia scarlet charlotte X Neoregelia medusa
N. scarlet charlotte has bright green leaves with the most gorgeous scarlet centre at maturity whereas N. medusa is spineless beauty with lovely formed rosette and intense colouring at flowering . A cross between these beauties and you have a lovely plant that deserves a place in any collection. Best in dappled light, with some morning sun to maximise the leaf colouring at flowering.
Aechmea fosteriana
Highly versatile and low maintenance, this medium sized brom can grow on a variety of surfaces and has a high tolerance to heat and humidity. The coarse leaves have burgundy-purple crossbands and thick green spines along the edges, and grow erect to form a tubular rosette about 60cm tall. The short, showy inflorescence is fairly long lasting and comprises of dark red bracts and yellow flowers.
Alcantarea odorata
This is another beautiful giant alcantarea which can span over 1.0 meters when fully mature. When it matures the leaves gets covered with a silvery white powder which makes this beauty stands out in the landscaping. The inflorescence is tall and branched and has fragrant flowers that attracts bees, butterflies and/or birds. It can be grown outside in tropical areas. It will take many light conditions.
