Aechmea tessmannii Size:6-inch Pot Recently we examined this plant

Recently we examined this plant in bloom more closely and it appears that it is more likely a hybrid of (ionantha x caput-medusae) based on the leaf texture and inflorescence structure

2 to 3 branched and bright red

easily reaching several feet tall

the leaves are upright and flare at the top

this plant was originally described as a Streptocalyx

Aechmea tessmannii Size:6-inch Pot Recently we examined this plantA spectacular, fairly large Amazonian species with broad, spiny leaves in a funnelform rosette. The inflorescence is tall and branched, red to orange with yellow and lasts for many months, with branches growing longer even as it blooms.