Description

These gigantic terrestrial bromeliads are quite dramatic in and of themselves but their flowers are unforgettable. The inflorescence is typically 6.5' - 13' tall with many side-branches. The lower part of each branch is densely packed with large flowers of an incredible metallic blue-green color, which contrasts strikingly with the orange pollen. Flowering time is spring with blooms lasting for several months. Foliage is beautiful but armed with thorns. Established plants are drought tolerant and require little maintenance. It does best in full sun with well draining, gravel soil.