Aechmea 'Candy Cane' Size:Offset An impressive hybrid of Tillandsia

An impressive hybrid of Tillandsia fasciculata x ionantha by Mark Dimmitt

A tan to pinkish plant with reddish concentric banding and random spotting

This species is said to be botanically very closely allied to paleacea

'Red Robin'

At anthesis the center leaves turn red and have an inner ring of frosted white leaf axils

Aechmea 'Candy Cane' Size:Offset An impressive hybrid of TillandsiaLisa Vinzant s cross of two forms of Aechmea nudicaulis. A nice dark red background color with many silver white bands. The leaves are 1. 25 inches wide with margins that have black spines. This plant grows to about a foot tall and forms nice clusters on short, stout stolons. Contrary to conventional wisdom, growing this plant too hard will not produce the best shape or color. Normal conditions are best. *VIPP plants are Offsets