Hohenbergia catingae eximbricata VIPP 6-24-19 The marginal spines are rather

The marginal spines are rather large and typical of the genus Bromelia

there is absolutely nothing that compares to this plant

unfortunately

This Carole Richtmyer hybrid

reddish and banded with whitish trichomes

Hohenbergia catingae eximbricata VIPP 6-24-19 The marginal spines are ratherA most unusual and deadly slow growing species from Bahia. This clone, a purple clone, came to us originally from the collection of Elton Leme, some years ago. The plant grows to about 30 inches tall in a very, very stiff leaved upright funnel form rosette. The spines are black, very stiff and are extremely sharp. The leaves tint reddish, but are covered with a heavy coating of silver trichomes. The inflorescence of this species is variable and runs