Bromeliad, Alcantarea imperialis 'Rubra' Large/heavy a tree trunk to twine

a tree trunk to twine around

is a beautiful variegated variety

New leaves can emerge a bronze-red colour but this more commonly occurs in the solitary form

but is more adaptive to different light levels

just enjoy the variety

Bromeliad, Alcantarea imperialis 'Rubra' Large/heavy a tree trunk to twineOne of the giants. This Bromeliad grows to a span of more than 1. 5 metres, although it takes up to ten years to get to this size. The thick red flower spike reaches up to 2. 5 metres in height, producing hundreds of slightly fragrant white flowers. The leaves are quite leathery and tough and the plant can withstand relatively cool nights for a Vriesea as it is native to mountains near Rio de Janeiro at an elevation of 1,500 metres. In bright light,