Aechmea 'Hands Off' VIPP 6-3-19 A spectacularly variegated form of

A spectacularly variegated form of this large growing species that is native to Southeast Asia from India to New Guinea

The scape and the floral bracts are red-purple

Burgundy black leaves with silver gray scurf

It's a cross between Aechmea chantinii 'Black' x Aechmea brassicoides

This hybrid from Australia's Shane Zaghini is a medium sized grower with light lime leaves speckled with dark pink to red

Aechmea 'Hands Off' VIPP 6-3-19 A spectacularly variegated form ofA selected clone of a black Aechmea chantinii by Chester Skotak. A compact grower maturing at 12 to 14 inches tall. Chocolate brown to black with silver white bands and blotches. The inflorescence has red orange bracts and branches tipped in yellow. *VIPP plants are Offsets