Bromelia reversacantha VIPP 9-30-19 banded above and below with

banded above and below with dark brown

Bright yellow bracts and bright yellow branches

Size can vary greatly with the amount of water and feeding

The leaves have an olive green color that has a hint of bronze along the edge and slight scurfing on the underside of the leaves

A smallish species of Tillandsia that grows on a long stem

Bromelia reversacantha VIPP 9-30-19 banded above and below withA little known species from the state of Goias in central Brazil. A stiff leaved plant, rather medium sized as Bromelias go, growing to no more than three feet wide with broad, stiff, silvery gray leaves armed with stout but moderate marginal spines. The inflorescence is taller than the foliage and is rather spindle shaped with pink bracts and white edged red flowers. A rare species in cultivation.