x Androlaechmea 'O'Rourke' Size:8-inch Pot About 16 to 18 inches

About 16 to 18 inches wide and nearly as tall when in bloom

A cultivar of Ananas

A large grower to about 30 inches across with very broad leaves and great looking large black spines

The color improves with age and with brighter light

silver form

x Androlaechmea 'O'Rourke' Size:8-inch Pot About 16 to 18 inchesA large showy hybrid, possibly made by Mulford Foster and a likely cross of (Androlepis skinneri x Aechmea distichantha v. schlumbergeri) though there is no absolute record. A showy, large, robust and hardy plant. Stiff, reddish, sword like leaves form a funnel shaped rosette up to 4 feet tall, with an inflorescence of pink tipped, white berries. Blushes deep red in sun or strong light and makes an outstanding, fairly cold hardy landscape subject.