Aechmea orlandiana 'Charcoal' Size:Offset This clone of Hohenbergia pennae

This clone of Hohenbergia pennae was obtained in Brazil by Wally Berg some years ago and he called this clone ‘Super Select’ because of its shape and color

recurving leaves that are quite thickly succulent and bear very large marginal spines

reaching well over 12 inches

A fascinating caudiciform from Texas and Northeastern Mexico with a caudex that reaches the size and shape of a cantaloupe

The possibilities for a pollen parent are vast

Aechmea orlandiana 'Charcoal' Size:Offset This clone of Hohenbergia pennaeAn Aechmea orlandiana cultivar of unknown origin. The green leaves are heavily margined with black spines. The leaves have heavy black marbling and tiny dots. Grows to a height of 16 inches and 18 inch wide diameter. This one is not common in collections.