Aechmea ornata v. hoehneana Size:Offset Resembling a seedling of Til

Resembling a seedling of Til

The inflorescence is a stunning panicle of deep pink to reddish purple with many tiny flowers in tight clusters

This plant differs from most xNeophytums by having much wider leaves

possibly made by Mulford Foster and a likely cross of (Androlepis skinneri x Aechmea distichantha v

but it did not persist in cultivation

Aechmea ornata v. hoehneana Size:Offset Resembling a seedling of TilA miniature form of the species that matures at only about 10 inches across or less! It forms a tight, flat rosette with sharply pointed green leaves. Known to be a reluctant bloomer, but still nice. The inflorescence is like the typical form, a short stout scape with red bracts and bristly, cone shaped head with blue flowers. In nature it is an epiphyte or terrestrial and occurs from Sao Paulo to Santa Catarina, Brazil. This is a notably cold hardy