Bromelia reversacantha VIPP 9-30-19 Since blooming

Since blooming

The white color of the margins is obscured by the dark magenta veneer that covers the entire plant

A very large grower to over 30 inches across with many (40-50) moderately wide leaves to 4 inches wide

Bright yellow bracts and bright yellow branches

tapering silvery leaves

Bromelia reversacantha VIPP 9-30-19 Since bloomingA little known species from the state of Goias in central Brazil. A stiff leaved plant, rather medium sized as Bromelias go, growing to no more than three feet wide with broad, stiff, silvery gray leaves armed with stout but moderate marginal spines. The inflorescence is taller than the foliage and is rather spindle shaped with pink bracts and white edged red flowers. A rare species in cultivation.