Aechmea abbreviata Endemic to lowland Amazonian Ecuador, a small stoloniferous species that’s uncommon but showy. Light green leaves in a 10in rosette and an inflorescence with orange bracts and a tightly clustered head of white-lepidote branches, pinkish sepals and yellow flowers make this a pretty species. Various size offsets,
$20.00 #393

Aechmea calyculata ‘Alaya’ An interesting variegated form of this nice small species. The plants flower with a cone or ‘corn cob’ shaped head of yellow flowers from a vase of upright leaves about 8 to 10in tall. As far as we are aware, this rarity is the only variegated clone of this species. Multiples in 5in pots,
$10.00 #1622

Aechmea chantinii 'Samurai' A spectacular robust form of chantinii green with silver banding and bold creamy white stripes up the center of each leaf. The inflorescence has yellowish branches with bright orange-red bracts. Nice near mature to mature plants in 6in pots, 
$20.00 #569

Aechmea farinosa var. discolor A real cute miniature. A little plant, not much over 8in tall with a tubular vase-like stoloniferous rosette. The leaves are deep green above and dark purple below and recurve towards their tips. The inflorescence is a short scape with a cluster of bright orange berries and blue flowers. 4in pots and nice mature size offsets, 
$15.00 #4466

Aechmea organensis Nice for mounting, with upright, somewhat tubular stoloniferous rosettes to about 8in or so. The leaves are green with dark bases, tiny spines and the spike is a delicate panicle of dark gray and blue. Small clumps in 4in pots, 
$5.00 #2618

Aechmea roeseliae A rare species endemic to the lowlands of Amazonian Ecuador, related to abbreviata. Recently described (1998) by Harry Luther, it is a denizen of primary forests in mid-level, deeply shaded locations. The leaves are long and lepidote, reddish below in mature plants and the inflorescence is polystichous with red lepidote bracts and yellow to orange flowers. Large seedlings, 2/3 grown, limited, 
$17.50 #4529

Aechmea ‘Ruby Sun’ A beautiful form of Ae. fasciata or ‘Silver Vase’ popular with florists. This clone has a compact form, wide leaves with silver banding and a large inflorescence of light pink. Nice young plants, about 1/3 mature, in 4in pots, 
$5.00 #5622

Aechmea veitchii A showy but rare species from the region of Amazonia, covering parts of Colombia to Peru. The plant has green leaves that are canaliculate or channeled, forming an upright rosette. The inflorescence is spectacular, strobilate or cone-shaped with many sharply recurved shiny bright red bracts. Seedlings about 12in tall, limited, 
$20.00 #1285

Brocchinia reducta From an obscure genus of bromeliads native to the Venezuelan 'Lost World'. Has been discovered to be a carnivorous plant. The strictly upright tubular growth forms a tight seal (when grown hard) that holds the tank full of water into which enzymes have been secreted. The mouth of the tube is narrow and the interior waxy to prevent the escape of any insect that may fall in. Not bad looking either, with a glaucous gray-green tube of leaves lightly striated with light green lines and whitish margins. Very rare in cultivation. Grow moist in acidic soil. Sphagnum works well. 15 almost mature plants on hand, 
$45.00 #1558

Guzmania dussii Native to the island of Dominica, this medium sized species is fairly showy with spiky pink bracts in a densely branched inflorescence. The flowers are tubular, long and curved, suited to a hummingbird pollinator. A very rare plant in cultivation. Beautiful seed grown plants about 2/3 mature, limited supply, 
$30.00 #5172

Guzmania gracilior An unusual rare species from Ecuador and Peru that grows to about 12in, with an inflorescence 18in tall. The flowering spike is showy, red with mostly unilateral short yellow branches. The leaves taper to a sharp tip. This species is rather caulescent, like the familiar Vr. ospinae. An intermediate to cool grower that does well in sphagnum moss or other moist but aerated media. Limited number of nice 6in offsets, 
$25.00 #5274

Guzmania plumieri This fairly spectacular and interesting species has a tall, branching inflorescence with yellow flowers. Found in the Lesser Antilles where it grows on the wet forested slopes of volcanic mountains. Very rare in cultivation. Our good quality plants are robust seedlings with wide, glossy green leaves, about 2/3 grown, limited, 
$30.00 #1991

Guzmania victoriae A beautiful, medium sized species from northern Peru, where it lives in wet forests at an altitude of 3000 to 4500 feet. It has a showy highly branched red spike with distichously arranged branches, and red bracts and large orange flowers. (See cover of BSI Journal, 1991 #1) This is the first time we have had this species. Our plants are grown from seed and are near mature, almost 24in tall. Limited supply. 
$30.00 #4951

Hohenbergia leopoldo-horstii A clone that our late friend Wally Berg collected in Bahia, Brazil, A beauty with a great shape, squat and open, and very compact. The light green leaves have a dusting of dark brownish speckling. With proper culture this form grows particularly compact and nice, being one of the most outstanding of the smaller Hohenbergias. Seedlings produced from our stock, in 4in pots, 
$10.00 #3949S

Mezobromelia pleiosticha ‘Yellow’ A large and showy Guzmania-like plant from a seldom-cultivated genus where spectacular inflorescences are typical. This species has a tall scape with huge, recurving yellow scape bracts all but hiding bright yellow branches. The more typical form is bright red. This yellow form is found in the Caribbean. Seedlings about 8in tall,
$22.50 #1539  

(Note: Photo is of red form.  Yellow form has yellow bracts.)

Neomea ‘Santa Marta’ variegata A beautiful cross of a Neoregelia and an Aechmea forms a medium sized (to 24in), full rosette. Deep-green leaves have wide creamy-white margins that blush pink with strong light. A short dark pink inflorescence has bright blue flowers. A rare sport from our own stock. Half mature plants in 
6in pots, $25.00 #1296
Offsets,  $12.50 #1296P

Neoregelia ‘Big Mac Special’ A large growing Neo with wide leaves up to 6in across in an overlapping 30in rosette. The leaves are leathery, light green to chartreuse, with large areas of dark purple-brown veneer and dark tips with a claw-like spine. An outstanding plant that we have only sold sparingly at shows. We have a limited number of big, rooted offsets, about 25% grown, in 6in pots.
$45.00 #4499

Neoregelia 'Franca' A really pretty hybrid from Chester Skotak, growing in a symmetrical, overlapping, 12 to 14in rosette. The leaves are green suffused with pink and have bright 1/4in wide pink margins. Blush color at anthesis is bright florescent pink. 1/3 to 1/2 mature in 5in pots. 
$15.00 #3764

Neoregelia ‘Heart’s Afire’ A beautiful hybrid of (carolinae x concentrica) x ‘Cereza’ has 2in wide glossy variegated leaves in a 20in rosette. The base color of deep green with creamy white variegation takes on a rosy blush when kept in bright light. At anthesis the central flush is deepest bright red and extends outward nearly half way to the leaf tips on the upper leaves. A highly colorful, not too large plant that has great potential as a pot plant or in landscape. First release, 6in pots, 
$15.00 #5133

Neoregelia 'Paublito' A striking, large growing concentrica hybrid with wide leaves in a symmetrical rosette. The center flushes a bluish-violet when in bloom and the color spreads about half way to the leaf tips. The leaves tint reddish with maturity and in good light and develops concentric bands and splotches of dark purple. Large offsets, ready for a 6in pot, $10.00 #3711P

Neoregelia ‘Pemiento’ A red-hot beauty! This outstanding Skotak cross has a reddish-burgundy overall color and darker medio-picta variegation. The variegation blushes vivid brilliant red, giving the plant a glowing look. Beautiful and much sought, a must-have for any collection. 5in pots, about mature, great color, 
$12.50 #809

Neoregelia ‘Picasso’ A beautiful concentrica-based hybrid with fairly wide leaves in a 20in rosette. The plant has variegation up the leaf centers and much deep blackish veneer and banding, heavier towards the upper half of the leaves. The center flush at anthesis is deep reddish-purple and extends well out onto the leaves. 6in pots, 
$25.00 #4224

Neoregelia 'Pink on Black' (carolinae x fosteriana) X carcharodon Skotak A large growing plant with gracefully arching 3½in wide leaves in a 30in rosette. The background color is dark brown to almost black, with pink variegation. Numerous red specks are scattered evenly each over leaf, and a dusting of silver trichomes gives the plant a matte finish. Relatively large marginal spines are soft and match the color of the leaf. Color flush at anthesis is minimal, slightly reddish. FIRST RELEASE! Nice plants grown from offsets, about 30% mature, 
$45.00 #6238

Neoregelia 'Pink Spider' A new pendula x eleutheropetala complex hybrid with a bulbous base and long narrow leaves. The center flush is bright pink. A stoloniferous plant great for hanging basket culture. Mature plants with offsets in 4in pots, 
$10.00 #2483

Neoregelia ‘Verona’ A lovely wide-leafed albomarginated concentrica hybrid. Forming a flat rosette about 20in across, it has deep-green leaves with bright white margins. Some concentric banding and deep purple-brown veneer is apparent with older plants. The center flush at anthesis is rose pink. Named to honor the artist who has done the Cargo Report illustrations since its inception. Large offsets ready for 6in pots, 
$10.00 #893P