Aechmea haltonii A
spectacular plant from Panama with stiff leaves in a loose three-foot rosette,
margined and tipped with pink, armed with heavy black spines. The inflorescence
is well branched, pink and green with showy red bracts. Easy to grow. Limited
supply of nice plants about 2/3 mature (any larger, we couldn’t ship) shipped
bare-root,
$25.00 #490
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Aechmea nudicaulis 'Good Bands' An interesting and very compact Brazilian form. Leaves are green, well
banded when young, very stiff, forming wide-leaved tubular, short, thick vases.
Very decorative. Mature sized offsets,
$5.00 #2215P
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Aechmea nudicaulis 'Parati'
A robust form with stiff leaves in a flaring, upright rosette, with wide leaves
of reddish-chestnut below, green above, heavily banded with silver. The
inflorescence is a vivid yellow with bright, showy orange bracts. A
stoloniferous habit makes it nice for a hanging basket or mounting. Nice plants,
nearly mature, in 6in pots. $12.50 #4244
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Aechmea nudicaulis 'Red Form'
This one is from Cost Rica, and has tight, neatly tubular 18in tall rosettes of
reddish green, growing in loose clusters. A handsome plant good for pot or
mounted culture. Large offsets, about mature size,
$5.00 #1637P
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Canistropsis billbergioides var. azureum
A very decorative species suited to pot culture or landscape. Small to medium
sized, they are about a foot to 18in tall, green leaved, with scapes topped by a
clustered head with bluish sepals and large showy orange bracts. In all, the
inflorescence most resembles that of a Guzmania lingulata. This form is
rare in cultivation, though it is beautiful and easy to grow. Makes an excellent
clump after the first season, with several long-lasting blooms. Mature
divisions, in bloom, bare-root, only
$5.00 #1668P
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Cryptanthus 'Scott Irvin'
Colorful leaves and a great shape, make this Cryptanthus hybrid by Jim Irvin a
must-have. Pinkish orange leaves have a darker center of rosy-red, bordered by
olive-green. Silver banding finishes the look of this fine plant. Mature at
about 12in, we have medium-sized offsets for only
$6.00 #3612P
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Guzmania ‘Astro’ A
lovely larger growing plant with upright discolor leaves, deep green above and
reddish-purple below. The inflorescence is stunning, a clustered head of short,
neon-red branches. A newly released variety from Altria laboratory in Brazil.
Nice large seedlings, now in 4in pots,
$5.00 #6780
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 Guzmania ‘Aurora’ A
stunning yellow for 4 or 5in pots. This is a nicely compact plant with an
inflorescence of bright yellow, contrasting deep green leaves. A new release.
Excellent large seedlings in 4in pots,
$5.00
#1507
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Guzmania ‘Georgia’
Here’s
a little intrigue for you. Last issue of the Cargo Report we offered Guz.
‘Rana’ variegata, a fairly rare sport, for $45. Well, we shipped a few,
then Corn Bak, the owner of the ‘Rana’ patent in Holland, decided
that they did not want this clone released! So, if you got one, consider
yourself lucky. Please note that it is protected by a patent. The folks at Corn
Bak suggested that we offer instead, Guz. ‘Georgia’, a recently
released sport of ‘Rana’,
beautifully variegated, and in our opinion, prettier. They made some nice plants
available to us, big beauties in bud, in 6in pots, and cheaper too, at only
$25.00 each! #6933
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Guzmania 'Marina' A
beautifully showy, gracefully shaped Guzmania with an overall burgundy
coloration. The leaves are beautifully variegated with pink and green and the
inflorescence is a cluster of red-burgundy bracts and yellow branches. Limited
supply of half mature plants,
$12.50 #3708
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Guzmania ‘Merlot’ A
great new Guzmania for a 4in pot, with a large and bright burgundy-red,
star-shaped inflorescence with white-tipped bracts. An all new Brazilian hybrid.
Nice large seedlings in 4in pots,
$5.00 #6088
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Guzmania sanguinea 'Tricolor'
A beautiful candy-striped plant that flushes brilliant red and yellow in the
center. Very rare, this plant is in only a few of the best collections and is a
much-sought prize. Rarely seen for sale, and almost always at over $100 each. We
have a few offsets, your opportunity to own one of these rarities at a bargain
price, for only
$40.00 #4245
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Hohenbergia edmundoi A
clonotype from Elton Leme. This is the standard for the species. The leathery
leaves are glabrous, with only a dusting of trichomes, dark brownish green with
darker mottling and moderate spines, getting reddish in strong light. Nice
medium sized plants in 6in pots,
$25.00 #1692
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Hohenbergia leopoldo-horstii
A
beauty from Brazil with wide, stiff leathery leaves with large spines in a
compact vase shape. The color is grayish-silver over dark green, with some brown
mottling. Culture affects size, and the plant can vary from 18 to over 24in
tall. We saw many of these on our recent trip to Chapada Diamanitna, but this
clone came originally from Elton Leme. Outstanding plants, half mature in 6in
pots. Limited.
$30.00 #2385
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Hohenbergia species, EL2203
Now
this is a jewel! One of the most asked for plants we have, by those who have
seen it. It has an upright, tight vase or bottle shape, with stiff leathery
leaves that curl towards their tips. The spines are huge and very dark and the
foliage a dark reddish-silver. Outstanding in every way and a prime collector
item. The name, as yet unknown to us, will come in time. The Leme collection
number is supplied with the plant. Medium sized in 6in pots. Limited.
$30.00
#1693
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Neoregelia ‘Alexandria’
Here is an outstanding plant! A cross by our own breeder, Ray Coleman, and named
after his daughter. A wide leaved beauty in a 30in plus, neatly symmetrical
rosette. The color is a bronzy-green with much concentric banding and a veneer
of purplish-black blotches. Outstanding in every way, this is the first release
and we have only a few large plants available, in
6in pots, at only $35.00 #5628
We also have nice, really
large offsets, for
$17.50 #5628P
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Neoregelia ‘Amazing Grace’
A famous Australian hybrid from Grace Goode. Fairly compact, rarely much over
12in, it has light green leaves, boldly striated with red candy-stripe
variegation. Center flushes red when blooming. An unusual and lovely plant. We
have some finished, potted plants, but plan to ship large offsets for only
$5.00
#1177P
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Neoregelia capixaba An interesting
small-growing Brazilian species. The 8in upright rosette has thick and very
stiff green leaves, red at the base and tipped in red. A stoloniferous habit
makes this species a nice hanging pot subject. 4in pots,
$7.50 #1606 |
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Neoregelia carcharodon ‘Tiger’
This plant has become a superstar since its limited introduction just a
couple of years ago, finding a ready market at high prices at bromeliad
conventions and shows. A spectacular, large-growing plant with heavy
reddish-brown bars across light green leaves. Large marginal spines line the
wide, stiff leaves. A superior plant for hybridizing, Hanibal Lector being an
example. It should be noted that this plant has no official botanical status. It
was brought into cultivation by Chester Skotak after having found it in a
Brazilian collection. Lacking a better description for now, it is being referred
to as carcharodon cv. Tiger. The ‘real’ carcharodon is unknown and may not
be in cultivation at all. Note that this plant has sold consistently for $150.
We have large offsets, lowest price ever,
$50.00 #4242P
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Neoregelia carolinae x compacta x 'Fireball'
A lovely plant with small rosettes that become coppery in strong light, and form
a stoloniferous clump. Great for mounting or cultivating in a hanging pot or
basket. Mature at 6 to 8 inches across, it's good for frog terrariums as it is
nearly spineless. Large offset,
$3.00 #2210P
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Neoregelia (carolinae x concentrica) x ‘Blue Navy Blue’
A really nice plant that grows large, nearly 30in, with wide leaves and a very
wide center cup of purplish-red. The leaves are nicely variegated with
creamy-white, which stays pink in good light. Limited supply of ¾ mature plants
in 6in pots.
$45.00 #1375
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Neoregelia ‘Castigado’
What a beauty! Outstanding in every way, it’s large and symmetrical with wide
leaves and gorgeous color. One of Chester Skotak’s, and because it is very
slow growing, and there were never many of them, it is very rare in collections.
The wide leaves are deep green with bold creamy-white central variegation. There
is ample concentric banding and dark glazing. As the plant matures, it becomes
darker and darker, especially from the leaf tips inward, until the plant is
nearly black. The center flush is a deep, rich purple. We have only sold a few
of these over the past several years, and most of them went overseas. Our
‘regular’ price for offsets is $135.00. We have a few rooted offsets, at
only
75.00 each. #3473
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Neoregelia ‘Color Parade’
A colorful medium sized Neo with a reddish-burgundy coloration, light green
spotting, and banding and bright red leaf tips. Very handsome. 6in pots,
$10.00
#2604
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Neoregelia compacta ‘Small Form’ An excellent smaller-growing-than-usual form, ideally suited to growing
in baskets or for mounting, quickly forming showy clusters with their stout
stolons. Foliage is compact, light green, spineless and develops a deep red
center flush when blooming. Ideal for terrariums. Mature to near mature plants,
$7.50 #1601
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Neoregelia 'Denise Lively' (Neo.
‘Takemura Princeps’ F2 (Head) A colorful plant resembling Neo.
‘Takemura Princeps’, but smaller, forming a 20in rosette with 2in wide
leaves. The coloration is deep purplish-green with much dark purple-brown
concentric banding and veneer, stronger towards the tips, with a center flush of
deep purple. First Cargo Report offering, large offsets,
$7.50 #2147P
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Neoregelia 'First Prize' variegata An outstanding new novelty, a variegated sport originating in Brazil. A
medium grower to about 20in across with a nicely symmetrical shape. The leaves
are glossy with pink mediopicta-type variegation and an overall rosy-pink wash.
The margins are dark greenish red and there is an overall mottling of light
green. It has a cherry red center at anthesis. Very handsome, first Cargo Report
release, half-mature plants in 6in pots,
$20.00 #6314
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Neoregelia ‘Granada’ A
beautiful little (Neo. ‘Fireball’ x princeps) hybrid by Hendrix, has
fairly narrow leaves, clear lilac-purple, becoming darker towards the center.
The open rosette is smallish, rarely exceeding 12in across, usually smaller.
Very bright and colorful. Half grown to mature plants in 4in pots,
$6.00 #2182
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Neoregelia ‘Hanibal Lector’
An
unusual, very decorative hybrid from Chester Skotak, with a name that reflects
his famed, warped wit. Three clones exist, all selections of a grex resulting
from the cross of Neo. punctatissima x carcharodon ‘Tiger’.
In general, the plants are medium sized, to about 24in, very stiff leaved with
stout spines, and boldly banded with reddish-brown over green. The three clones
vary, but not a lot, some with more or less banding, but all equally nice. First
Cargo Report release, very large offsets, limited.
Neoregelia
‘Hanibal Lector’ #1
$35.00
#4247
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Neoregelia Hanibal Lector #2 ‘Clarise’
$35.00
#4233
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Neo. Hanibal Lector #3 ‘The Governor’s Plea’
$35.00
#4213
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Neoregelia ‘Hanibal Lector’
Trio One each of all
three varieties, while they all last.
$89.00 #C37
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Neoregelia 'Morona' x
(eleutheropetala 'Pink')
One of the interesting, highly stoloniferous and colorful Neo. pendula
hybrids from Chester Skotak that have become so popular. A compact grower, it
will mature at about eight inches across when well grown. Likes bright light and
plenty of water. Great for a hanging basket. The leaves are very spiny and
recurving with the center flushing bright pink. Nice mature-sized offsets.
$5.00
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Neoregelia ‘Natalee Marie’
(carolinae x punctatissima) A selection
of a cross made originally by R L Frasier. The plant is compact and symmetrical,
about 8in across, with reddish-bronze leaves, tiny red specks and white
variegation that turns red when in bloom. The center flushes cherry red at
anthesis. Nice large offsets only, at this time. $10.00 #3523P
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Neoregelia olens '696' Decorative small plants with stiff leaves in an
upright funnelform rosette, are yellowish-green, suffused with red speckles and
red tips. Cup turns crimson at anthesis. The stoloniferous habit makes for a
nice full specimen or a great hanging basket subject. Mostly mature plants in
4in pots,
$7.50 #6686
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Neoregelia pauciflora This
stoloniferous miniature, the parent of many lovely hybrids, is one of the all
time best hanging basket plants. Little upright green vases are spotted in
purple, purple at the base and cross-banded with silver. Old plants persist, and
clumps with hundreds of plants are sometimes seen. Mature sized divisions, many
with offsets, great for hanging basket, pot culture, mounting or terrarium use,
only
$4.00 #663P
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Neoregelia pendula x myrmecophila One of the best of the interesting Skotak pendula hybrids. A compact,
bulbous, very stoloniferous plant with spiny, deep-green leaves that tint
reddish, and a cherry red center at anthesis. Under ‘hard’ conditions, will
form a fist-sized, tight, bulbous rosette. Mature-sized offsets, some in bloom,
great for hanging basket culture. Only
$5.00 #533P
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Neoregelia 'Pink Candy'
Picture a Neo. ’Perfecta’, now mentally change the color of the blush
from red to pink. That’s pretty much it. A nice pink and green variegated
plant. 6in pots,
$12.50 #4876
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Neoregelia 'Pink Chiffon' x concentrica
A compact 12in symmetrical rosette of 2in wide, stiff, spiny leaves, with deep
purple-brown concentric banding and veneer. In strong light can take on a rosy
or pinkish cast. Nice for landscape, adapting to nearly full sun. Large, almost
mature-sized offsets,
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Neoregelia 'Red Planet' 'Mercury' A nice medium sized plant to about 20in in a neat rosette with green
outer leaves and inner leaves glowing red. Some small green blotching and specks
give accent. We have nice potted offsets about ½ to ¾ mature in 5in pots.
$7.50 #1930
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Neoregelia ‘Rose Blush’
Fairly wide leaved, with a base color of light green with purple concentric
bands and leaf tips. An overall blush tints the leaves light purple. The center
flush is pinkish-lavender. Nicely grown plants, most about mature,
$10.00 #1186 |
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Neoregelia spectabilis
Plants by this name have been in cultivation since popularized by Mulford Foster
in the 1950’s. However the species has long since been hybridized out of
existence in cultivation. We have the true species, collected in Brazil,
propagated in Sarasota. An upright grower with bronzy foliage, red tips and
silvery banding below. Large offsets,
$5.00 #5119P
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Neoregelia 'Sunset' Lovely
deep-burgundy leaves with green speckling, blotches and red tips in a neat open
rosette. It matures at about 20 to 24in and makes a nice pot or landscape plant
for bright to deep shaded areas. Half grown in 6in pots,
$9.50 #1169
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Neoregelia 'Ultima' A
beautiful Skotak hybrid with 'medio-picta' variegation and a cherry-red center
when in bloom. The shape is graceful and the leaves are nearly spineless. An
easy growing medium sized Neo. Nice plants in 6in pots,
$7.50 #1772
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Neoregelia ‘Wally Berg’
A neat medium sized hybrid by Odean Head. The form is a somewhat upright open
rosette, with red-tipped light green leaves, spotted very evenly with reddish
brown. Very attractive. 5in pots,
$7.50 #1723
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Nidularium rutilans var. rosulatum This attractive wide leaved species has light green leaves, blushed with
purple and heavily speckled, in a compact 18in rosette. The bracts of the nested
inflorescence form a star shape of deep purple. Easy to grow moist and shady.
Big offsets,
$4.00 #829P
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Tillandsia aeranthos v. aemula If you like Til. aeranthos, you’ll love the recently described
variety aemula! Like a giant-growing form of the species, it is a very
handsome and hardy plant. Somewhat more caulescent than the typical form, it has
purplish-tinted foliage on a stem up to 12in long. The inflorescence is well
exerted, about 6in long, with deep rose-colored bracts and deep blue flowers.
Forms large clumps eventually, and can be grown mounted or just hanging on a
string. Various sized, most about mature, first release,
$7.50 #6868
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Tillandsia chiapensis One of
the all-time favorite, easy to grow, beautiful Tillandsias, from Chiapas,
Mexico. A pinkish-silver plant with wide, leathery, scurfy leaves in a broadly
spreading open rosette. Can grow to 18in, but usually is much smaller. The
inflorescence, which can last in color for a year, is an inflated, sometimes
branched, pink spike. A cliff-dweller from the dramatic canyons of Chiapas, it
best kept mounted in bright light, and fed frequently. Medium-sized plants,
$7.50 #154
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Tillandsia ehlersiana A
jewel from southern Mexico is a very desirable, unusual species. A medium sized
plant that may grow to a foot tall or so, and obtain the girth of a tennis ball,
but much larger specimens are sometimes seen in collections. The leaves are
terete and mostly erect, often contorted and covered with a silvery scurf, and
the inflorescence is an erect, stout, branched pinkish spike. Very easy to
cultivate, mounted or potted, in light media. Excellent plants
$7.50 #174
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Tillandsia ixioides x recurvifolia A wide spreading rosette to about 8in, with half inch wide, rather stiff
and silvery-lepidote leaves. Much more closely resembles the ixioides parent,
but has more leaves and rosy pink bracts with yellow flowers. An attractive
plant.
$5.00 #2663
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Tillandsia rotundata This
handsome plant about the size of a large T. fasciculata has narrow
upright leaves of silver-dusted green. Named for the inflorescence, which is a
tight cluster of red-orange branches forming an almost round club-like head.
Native to the pine forests of Central America, it grows mounted or potted in
bark or other loose media.
$10.00 #500
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Tillandsia subteres This
beautiful species is native to only a couple of isolated canyons in central
Honduras. A large upright grower to 30in or more, subteres has stiff,
reddish leaves and an interesting inflorescence of long pink, upright, terete
branches. In nature it lives at the base of cliffs, supporting itself against
rocks and other plants. In cultivation it can be kept bare root, mounted or may
be potted in a well drained media. Nice medium sized plants, $12.50 #494
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Vriesea 'Coppertone'
(gradata
x sucrei) A hybrid of lasting merit
from breeder, Ervin Wurthman. The name aptly describes the leaf color of this
handsome hybrid. The inflorescence is a wide feather-shaped spike of deep,
burnt-orange. A medium sized plant, which grows to about 16in tall. Our stock is
of several sizes, mostly ¾ grown, in 6in pots.
$10.00 #1099
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Vriesea 'Shima Rhyu' An
interesting variegated plant with a mysterious background. Imported from Japan
in the early 70’s, its exact source and parentage are unknown. Never common,
over the years it has nonetheless found it’s way into many collections. The
plants have glossy pinkish leaves, striated with white and green. A heavy
bodied, bright red, branched inflorescence bears yellow flowers. Large offsets,
$7.50 #714
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Vriesea 'Tiffany' x 'Asahi' A showy compact grower with a simple but vividly
colored elongated feather-shaped spike, often branching. The outer parts are
yellow with red up the center. Quite striking. Three-quarter mature plants in
5in pots.
$7.50 #2285
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