Aechmea tillandsioides (variegated)

Sub-genus: Platyaechmea

Taxon # 40-122

Aechmea tillandsioides, it's name meaning 'looks like a Tillandsia'. This specie is widely distributed in the Amazonian basin but is also represented all the way to Mexico. A variable bromeliad with red or yellow flower bracts. Epiphytic in habit.

This variegated clone has red flower bracts. The offsets from the above pictured plant have variable patterns of variegation. Being a smallish Aechmea it could stay in a 4" pot as a single plant. However with the numerous offsets it produces  it will get it moved to a larger pot. 

I purchased this from Michael's Bromeliads in 2006. I've been since rewarded with a bloom each winter, and been able to give, and trade a couple of offsets, and still have some to grow.

Cheers, Greg - PSJPlants - Brevard County, FL (Space Coast)

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