Aechmea farinosa var. discolor VIPP 4-29-19 and a purple wash on

and a purple wash on the end third of the leaf

A natural hybrid of (schiedeana x caput-medusae)

until its real identity was finally established

graceful bracts that blush deep pinkish-peach

thick and leathery with large marginal spines that are not really very sharp

Aechmea farinosa var. discolor VIPP 4-29-19 and a purple wash onA real cute miniature. A little plant, not much over 8 inches tall with a tubular vase like stoloniferous rosette. The leaves are deep green above and dark purple below and recurve towards their tips. The inflorescence is a short scape with a cluster of bright orange berries and blue flowers. Suitable for terrariums. *VIPP plants are Offsets