A nicely variegated clone of this form of the species that is notable for its dense, capitate inflorescence. A short, wide-leaved plant with the classic ‘thumbprint’ and a showy inflorescence with bright red bracts and yellow flowers.

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A large growing wide leaf hybrid from Chester Skotak. Wide medium green leaves that have white margins and bands of red. Large marginal spines line the leaf edge. This plant has the potential to grow to 30 inches across. The pictures for this plant do not do it justice.

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A Ray Coleman cross of (gigas x ‘Tingua’) that is a large growing plant reaching 20 inches tall and 45 inches across with 3 inch wide leaves. In strong light the leaves are rich, rusty brown with some dark red speckling. No significant color change at anthesis. Flowers are blue. Useful in landscape as it is a large grower with a tolerance for sun and harsh conditions.

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A hybrid of Neoregelia ‘Bobby Dazzler’ x johannis ‘DeRolf’ by Ray Coleman that is a wide-leaved, full rosette to about 25 inches across and 16 to 18 inches tall. Four inch wide leaves are dark magenta red all over with many small green spots and specks and red leaf tips margined with black spines. Leaf undersides are dull gray. Center flush at anthesis is red, but blends in with the already red leaves. Best in bright light out of direct sun. A choice specimen for patio or landscape and new for collectors as well.

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Neoregelia ‘Fireball’ x chlorosticta  A showy, small grower to about 10 inches across in an open rosette, with light green leaves bearing red tips and a blotchy veneer of deep red.

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An extremely handsome, colorful hybrid that will add sparkle to your collection. A medium sized rosette of wide red leaves, speckled with bright green.

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A variegated clone of Neoregelia cruenta ‘Sun King’ that was found in the beachside restinga of Rio de Janeiro. A beautiful stiff-leaved upright wide-leaved rosette with red-tipped green leaves, turning yellow in strong light, with yellowish variegation. A real stunner and still on the rare side.

A new Chester Skotak release for 2024. Medium green with white margins. Heavy bands of burgundy, black. Bulbous base with upright flaring leaves. 

*VIPP plant is a small Offset

A new 2024 release from Chester Skotak. A large grower that matures at 32 inches across. Medium green with white margins Numerous wavy cross-bands throughout the leaves. The veneer is bright red. Grows best in bright filtered light.

An old Hummel hybrid from the ‘60s or ‘70s of unreported parentage that has remarkable resemblance to the ‘new’ carcharodon ‘Tiger’ crosses so prevalent nowadays. A small, compact grower with spiny, bronzy, pink tipped leaves bearing many red bars and connected spots. Colorful plant for small spaces and a good terrarium subject.

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This hybrid by Devonshire is a cultivar of 'Tiger Cub' x ampullaceae. An attractive miniature forming a five inch tall tubular rosette with slight flaring at the top. The yellow green leaves have thick brick red cross banding, very striking. Offsets are borne on 6 inch long stolons. Hybrids from Andrew Devonshire of New Zealand plants are not common in the US.

*VIPP plants are Offsets