Bromeliad, Alcantarea imperialis 'Rubra' Large/heavy Individual specimens take 10-20 years

Individual specimens take 10-20 years to mature and may live for up to 120 years

just enjoy the variety

a tree trunk to twine around

It can grow to 15 metres and favours dry tropical conditions especially in coastal regions

Bromeliad, Alcantarea imperialis 'Rubra' Large/heavy Individual specimens take 10-20 yearsOne 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,