Aechmea macrochlamys vipp 6-25 The marginal spines are large

The marginal spines are large and bold and silvery-white

greener and slightly larger than the form chlorantha which is actually more commonly cultivated

that of a very leafy

reddish leaves and an inflorescence of long pink

Aechmea macrochlamys vipp 6-25 The marginal spines are largeA stout plant with wide, deep green leaves heavily armed with long black spines, growing in an open rosette to 30 inches or so. The inflorescence is an attractive head of tightly clustered, lilac colored branches and bracts. A Brazilian native from Espirito Santo that is rather uncommon in collections. Makes an interesting landscape subject in warm locations. *VIPP plant is an Offset