Encholirium horridum x Pitcairnia smithiorum vipp 1-8 In nature this species is

In nature this species is typically sub-mesic

A miniature hybrid by Lisa Vinzant

The parentage is Dyckia Cherry Coke x Deuterocohnia brevispicata

This species looks as though it may be related to Kalanchoe or similar plants

This same cross is also known as nidus and ’Fortin Jalapa’ as it has both been crossed by others and is often found occurring naturally wherever both parent species live together

Encholirium horridum x Pitcairnia smithiorum vipp 1-8 In nature this species isA cultivar of (Encholirium horridum x Pitcairnia smithiorum) by Bryan Windham. This is the first time that we are offering this hybrid. We do not know what the inflorescence will look like. Right now they resemble the Encholirium parent. The plants have many narrow, strap like, spiny leaves, recurving downward to form a graceful ball like shape. First time release of this hybrid.