A bromeliad forming a rosette of grey-green leaves to 40cm across. In summer it produces a long-lasting flowerspike composed of waxy yellow bracts from which emerge tiny, tubular pink flowers
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
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Under glass, grow in pots of free-draining compost composed of equal parts of orchid compost, perlite and coir fibre. Position in bright, indirect light, with moderate to high humidity. From late spring to late summer water moderately and apply a balanced foliar feed monthly. Water sparingly in winter. See Air plants cultivation
Propagate by seed sown at 27°C in spring, onto bundles of conifer twigs and sphagnum moss; mist daily. Detach offsets in spring
No pruning required
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free