Aechmea bracteata 'Caribbean Clone' AUSTRALIA A rare species of the

A rare species of the sandy deciduous and thorn forests of western Madagascar

This plant has more of an upright

A fascinating beautiful hybrid with large peach to lavender colored flowers to 2 inches in diameter

Easy to grow in normal bromeliad soil and an 8-inch pot or larger for best results

25 inch wide leaves

Aechmea bracteata 'Caribbean Clone' AUSTRALIA A rare species of theA clone from the islands that tends to be a bit more upright, with a strongly bulbous base, light green with a gray scurf and covered with small dark speckles overall in strong light. The inflorescence is very erect and tall, to nearly 6 feet, with two or three branches near the base. An attractive and rare form. We originally got this plant from the late Carol Johnson who was famous for obtaining rare and unusual bromeliads.