Aechmea nudicaulis maculata HYDNOPHYTUM With maturity the center develops

With maturity the center develops whitish blotches on the leaves and in the center

bulbous base and wide

blushing reddish towards the top of the rachis

This clone is rare and very difficult to find

The inflorescence consists of a rose-red scape with 3 to 6 narrow

Aechmea nudicaulis maculata HYDNOPHYTUM With maturity the center developsThis uncommon form is a rather shy bloomer, unlike many other nudicaulis forms. A smallish plant that grows in an upright, tubular rosette to about 14 inches tall. The leaves are two inches wide and armed with pronounced black spines. In good light the plants will blush a mahogany red color. Its stoloniferous habit makes it a good plant for mounting. *VIPP plant is an Offset