Aechmea macrochlamys vipp 6-25 cliff dwelling species that closely

cliff dwelling species that closely resembles the familiar Tillandsia xerographica in foliage

and an inflorescence of silvery branches and pink scape bracts

Another Jim Irvin hybrid

Offsets are produced on 4″ to  6″ long stolons

It has “the look” of a Steve Correale hybrid but we do not know for sure

Aechmea macrochlamys vipp 6-25 cliff dwelling species that closelyA stout plant with wide, deep green leaves heavily armed with long black spines, growing in an open rosette to 30 inches or so. The inflorescence is an attractive head of tightly clustered, lilac colored branches and bracts. A Brazilian native from Espirito Santo that is rather uncommon in collections. Makes an interesting landscape subject in warm locations. *VIPP plant is an Offset