Vol 17 No 1 - January, 2007


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Aechmea blanchetiana An Inhabitant of the restinga of Brazil, a sandy coastal strip with sparse cover, consisting mainly of cacti and thorny scrub, growing in the full tropical sun. Bright conditions often color blanchetiana in glowing orange hues. A large grower well suited to landscape use, reaching over 3ft in height, with a heavily branched panicle of orange berries to 6ft tall. We have nice seedlings grown from wild taken seed, about 18in tall in 6in pots for only
$10.00
#5654
Aechmea cylindrata 'Bicolor' This rare novelty is a variegated sport of the typical form, with light-green variegation on a dark-green leaf. The inflorescence is a cylindrical spike of light blue flowers and pink sepals. Not a knock-out, but a colorful, faithful bloomer that is a nice addition to your collection. 5in pots,
$15.00
#4577
Aechmea manzanaresiana An excellent  species coming from the eastern slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes. An epiphyte with a stiff leaved upright open rosette, small but stiff spines and a stoloniferous habit, forming massive colonies 50 to 100 feet off the ground. The magnificent inflorescence is a cluster of 20 to 50 branches vividly colored almost fluorescent orange. 6in.
$25.00
#1362
Aechmea mariae-reginae A magnificent beauty! A giant grower that forms a grayish rosette to 4ft across. The bloom is spectacular, a compound head of small flowers forming a white, cone-like inflorescence about the size and shape of a large ear of corn, with very large, vivid rose pink scape bracts. Endemic to Costa Rican lowlands. 24in, vigorous seedlings in 5in pots.
$15.00
#2776S
Alcantarea imperialis 'Purple' This new color form is a knockout, with leaves deep burgundy to purplish as they mature. Color will intensify in stronger light. Other than the color, this is a perfectly typical Alcantarea imperialis. Excellent wide-leaved seedlings, about 12in tall in 6in pots,
$17.50
#875S
Araeococcus flagellifolius A clustering plant to 30in tall with reddish, whip-like leaves and a bulbous base about an inch in diameter. The habit is erect and slightly arching. The inflorescence is a short panicle of berries that forms low in the foliage. An oddity for sure, but has great appeal as a pot or basket plant. Nice large seedlings in 4in pots,
$6.00
#1145
Araeococcus goeldianus This species  is  an upright, tubular rosette, with broad, very spiny, coppery-colored leaves that curl downwards reminiscent of Billbergia leptopoda. The nice large, erect, many-branched inflorescence is a bonus. Still uncommon in collections. Nice offsets, only
$5.00
#5316P
Guzmania andreettae From Ecuador's Cutucu mountains, is a decorative foliage plant. Banded leaves form an upright rosette to 30in or so. The banding is chocolate brown over light green, lovely. This rare plant is practically unknown in cultivation and will surely be a hit with Guzmania fanciers. Native to altitudes between 1000 and 3000 feet or so, it grows well under 'normal' conditions at sea level. Not at all difficult. Mature sized plants in 6in pots,
$35.00
#1400
Guzmania elvallensis This easy to grow Panamanian species is a small to medium sized green leaved rosette with a club-like inflorescence of orange to red. A fairly new species, rare in cultivation. Nice plants in 4in pots,
$25.00
#4847
Guzmania 'Kapoho Fire' David Shiigi’s vividly colored hybrid, with red tinted green leaves and fiery inflorescence of bright red bracts and yellow branches. Medium plants in 5in pots,
$15.00
#181
Guzmania musaica variegated A strikingly beautiful, very rare variegated form of this unusual species. An upright, stoloniferous, tubular plant with chocolate banded leaves over light whitish green with pinkish white variegation. Not difficult, but not a beginner's plant. Needs clean water and shaded conditions. Rooted offsets in 6in pots,
$35.00
#487
Guzmania 'Species Nova Nangaritza' An undescribed species collected by Jeffrey Kent in the Nangaritza River valley of the Cordillera del Cóndor of SE Ecuador. This stunningly beautiful, poorly explored region has produced many new plant species. Harry Luther says it has affinity with Guz. madisonii. A medium grower with a showy, branched, red inflorescence and white flowers. Most blooming, 4in pots,
$25.00
#2126
Lymania corallina One of the showier members of this obscure genus of Aechmea-like plants native to Bahia, Brazil. Barely 12in tall with an upright shape and soft reddish green leaves. A short, colorful, red inflorescence is held low in the vase, and as with other members of this genus, has grooved ovaries. Very limited, 4in pots,
$25.00
#5519
Neoregelia 'Earthrose' A medium sized, broad-leaved rosette with apple-green leaves turning bronzy in good light. The center flush at anthesis is deep pinkish-red. The leaves have apiculate tips, indented, with a claw-like terminal spine. A really lovely plant by the late Charles Coolbaugh. Mature plants in 6in pots,
$15.00
#4115
Neoregelia 'Hades' Australian hybridizer Grace Goode’s hybrid of 'Meyendorffii' x sapiatibensis. A small plant only 6 to 8in across with stiff, red leaves in a full, overlapping rosette. A very attractive and compact little gem. 4in pots,
$15.00
#5701
Neoregelia ‘Jack Ruskin’ A handsome compact plant with an overall deep reddish color, with some greenish yellow markings. A favorite from our collection sold only when we have enough to share. Nice mature plants in 5in pots,
$10.00
#1924
Neoregelia 'Lambert's Pride' A lovely, medium sized plant that is apple green below a red veneer, arranged in wide bands. A ’hard grown’ plant will form white concentric banding at anthesis. 6in pots,
$12.50
#2424
Neoregelia 'Lois Bullis' A full rosette of shiny red-burgundy leaves, with random bands and splotches of green. Very handsome plants that grow to about 24in. Large plants in 6in pots,
$12.50
#1257

 

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