Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids MALAYSIA The recurved leaves slightly twist

The recurved leaves slightly twist at the tips exposing the medium dense slightly lineated white scurf

This characteristic is rather rare in the genus Bromelia

deep green above

a tall spike with a cluster of short branches

in spit of the fact that it has been the parent of many of the best and most colorful hybrids in recent years

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids MALAYSIA The recurved leaves slightly twistTHE ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ORCHIDS, Alec Pridgeon, 1992. A beautiful book. Amateur and pro alike will find this volume infinitely useful. 304 pages, 9 x 12, 1,000 color photos for easy identification and capsule information that is understandable to all. Hardcover and softcover available.