Aechmea perforata Size:Offset The compact growth forms a

The compact growth forms a ball like rosette

An amazing hybrid of (Vriesea ensiformis x Alcantarea regina) by John Arden

There aren't many hybrids made with the former Cryptanthus warasii

There are bands and spots of red throughout the leaves

An Ed Edmiston hybrid

Aechmea perforata Size:Offset The compact growth forms aAechmea perforata Good name! Although it refers to something else, this plant can easily perforate your hide with its many large black spines. A fairly large grower, ours are from 20 to 30in or so. The leaves are stiff and light green in a wide rosette, and the marginal spines are large, black and decorative. Very rare in cultivation. *VIPP plants are Offsets