Aechmea chantinii x ramosa vipp 9-10 A really dark-leaved hybrid of

A really dark-leaved hybrid of unknown parentage or origin

decaryi and perhaps others that occurred spontaneously in our greenhouse

The plant has a marmorata look to it

A heavy veneer of magenta obscures the green and covers most of the leaves

lanceolate inflorescence of red

Aechmea chantinii x ramosa vipp 9-10 A really dark-leaved hybrid ofThis is a strikingly handsome plant when mature. Its 30 inch upright rosette is pinkish gray and produces an enormous inflorescence of yellow branches that will eventually hang to the side under its own weight if not staked. We have slowly propagated this nice plant for many years. *VIPP plant is an Offset