One of the larger of the genus, reaching a height of nearly 3 feet. It's upright leaves blush pink with silver banding in good light, when not over-fed. The inflorescence is typical of its kin, a cone of wavy, fluorescent crimson bracts, as delicate as tissue paper, and blue flowers. Stunning when in bloom. Great landscape plant for central to southern Florida and similarly warm areas. Will spread to fill a bed and will climb any available tree.
I received a pup of Quesnelia arvensis from Tropiflora in great condition. Years ago we had some very nice beds of this Quesnelia at the Parrot Jungle in Miami that would put out a very colorful long lasting show of red blooms every year. I was looking to plant it at home and look forward to its bright red inflorescences.
A giant grower from hybridizer David Fell in Hawaii. This plant is registered as an xVriecantarea but David lists it’s parents as (‘Volcano’s Mist’ x ‘Volcano’s Mist’).‘Volcano’s Mist’ is an Alcantarea. So, we are confused, where does the Vriesea come in? We are keeping the xVrecantarea name though as that is how the plant was registered with the BSI Cultivar Registrar.
It looks like a nice clone of Alcantarea imperialis with a leafy rosette of broad leaves, red with a veneer of silver in older plants. Highly decorative, it is popular with landscapers.
I can’t describe how beautiful it is. It is so big.
Vriesea saundersii
8774
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A Brazilian native with wide, thick, leathery leaves in a 15 inch, recurving rosette. An unusual gray-blue color, speckled with tiny red dots and bearing an interesting, branched, yellow inflorescence produced in winter make this an attractive species. In spite of the gray, thick leaves, it is a shade grower in nature, living on granite rock cliff faces inside the mountainous Tijuca forest of Rio de Janeiro. A slow grower, excellent for terrariums when small.
Bold white margins contrast with deep green leaves that blush reddish in strong light. At anthesis the center flushes deep red. Widely popular in landscape use in central and southern Florida.
Very pleased with the quality of the plants and how nicely they were packed
Neoregelia 'Backstabber'
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A medium size grower from Chester Skotak. This one has wide leaves with green edges and cream variegation. The variegation can be wide giving it a medio-picta look. There is a intense veneer of coral red over the leaves. This is a nice clean looking plant.
All I can say is "WOW!" The color of "Backstabber' is an unbelievably bright red and extremely well grown. This Neo is striking!
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Jamie R.
Neoregelia Backstabber
The Backstabber is a very versatile bromeliad with its deep red, green, and light variegation. I planted a mass grouping in a wooded area, and WOW did it shine. Visitors to our Peaceful Path always stop and do a double take when they walk past the Backstappers! Not only do the Backstabber perform well in a natural setting, they also are a perfect plant for Christmas planters. Some Christmas greenery, the Backstabber and some Neoregelia Magali all arranged in large urns are the perfect Christmas planters! You can’t go wrong with the colors this time of the year!
Vriesea correia-araujoi
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A neat miniature, stoloniferous, clumping species that matures at less than 6 inches tall. Its gracefully curving, slightly speckled leaves form a bulbous base and a 10 inch flower spike with light red, white tipped bracts. Discovered near Parati in Rio de Janeiro state of Brazil and described in 1980, it is a native of low, wet rainforest where it grows as an epiphyte. An easy to grow yet rare collector item. Superior for terrariums.
Just love this species a Vriesea looking like a Tillandsia but better
It's very beautiful and hardy and looks awesome in terrariums
Neoregelia 'High Intensity'
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A medium size hybrid from Chester Skotak maxing out at 18 inches across. As the plant matures it develops a hot magenta pink veneer. With the leaf edges being a cream color, the veneer becomes more intense. This plant looks like it could be the reverse of Neo. Backstabber.
The deep colors on this bromeliad are amazing. It’s an excellent colorful addition to our landscaping.
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Barbara S.
Breathtaking
I recently visited Tropiflora Nursery in Sarasota Fl. There were so many beautiful Bromeliads to choose from! One of the ones I purchased was a Neoregelia “High Intensity”. The vivid color caught my eye immediately. It looks gorgeous mounted to my palm tree!
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