Aechmea laxiflora variegated Size:Small Offset There is deep purple spots

There is deep purple spots and blotches over the leaves

A hybrid of Aechmea mariae-reginae x Androlepis skinneri by Sam Smith

’ the other being ‘Petroglyphs

The plant forms a full rosette of inch and a half wide leaves that arch gracefully forming an umbel shape

in Northern Argentina

Aechmea laxiflora variegated Size:Small Offset There is deep purple spotsFormerly known as Aechmea bracteata var. pacifica variegated. Resembles Aechmea bracteata, with an upright bulbous based rosette of wide, large variegated spined leaves. The inflorescence is tall, to several feet, with branches bearing berries that turn black when ripe. Unlike the typical form, this one is more colorful, with showy red scape bracts at each branch, all the way to the top of the inflorescence.