Neoregelia 'Solar Bands' * NEW RELEASE* vipp 12-11 An as yet unidentified Orthophytum

An as yet unidentified Orthophytum species collected in Brazil in 2009 by Rafael Olivera de Faria

The most interesting feature

Thus naming this variety its own species

There are some forms of fasciculata and certainly others such as jalisco-monticola that have very inflated inflorescences

Grows best in strong light and will turn completely red when grown in these conditions

Neoregelia 'Solar Bands' * NEW RELEASE* vipp 12-11 An as yet unidentified OrthophytumA recent release from Chester Skotak. A medium size grower that has a pattern of dark reddish bars over a yellowish orange base color above and reddish below. Grows best in bright filtered light. NEW RELEASE!