Aechmea fendleri Size:Offset full inflorescence of bright red

full inflorescence of bright red bracts and flaring white flowers

Does not like to dry out completely

This is a fine species of Dyckia that has been much sought by collectors and of which there are several clones ‘in the trade’

many years to reach that size

Anthesis color is a brighter purple

Aechmea fendleri Size:Offset full inflorescence of bright redA rather large plant of Venezuela and it's offshore islands, grows to 30 inches tall and is well suited to landscape use in Florida. A handsome plant with upright growth has a very large panicle of blue berries and almost purplish bracts. Easy to cultivate and should be potted in a six inch pot or larger. In landscape, will adapt to full sun. Grows well in trees. *VIPP plants are Offsets