Aechmea distichantha v. distichantha forma albiflora Size:4.5-inch Pot Picking up where Book One

Picking up where Book One ends in 1972

A clone of RC061 (Jalapeno x Tiger) by Ray Coleman

The recurving narrow leaves are silver green with white spines along the edges

This popular small-growing Aechmea forms clustering rosettes about 8 inches tall

The inflorescence is a very tall scape with many slender

Aechmea distichantha v. distichantha forma albiflora Size:4.5-inch Pot Picking up where Book OneMaybe the best of the distichantha group, having a distinctive shape with narrow, stiff leaves of silvery green in an upright rosette that may reach 24 to 30 inches tall. The inflorescence is a clustered head of short branches, white in color, very striking and long lasting. A very tough and cold hardy species from the state of Parana in southern Brazil, easily withstanding short duration exposure to freezing temperatures and well suited to landscape