Small stoloniferous plants, green with red spots. Can take on an overall reddish hue in bright conditions. Great for terrariums and hanging pots.

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A larger clone of this familiar species, can reach over 12 inches across. An open rosette shape with light green leaves red speckled and red banded on the upper and lower sides. Red leaf tips and moderate spines finish the look. Used widely in many hybrids.

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A choice form that should be registered. (Maybe we will). Depending on how it’s grown, can be very ampoule-shaped with short leaves or a little more open in a vase shape. Green with dark reddish brown banding, stronger on the undersides of the leaf. Grows on short stolons, forming attractive clumps and perfect for mounting or for decorative containers or baskets.

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This cultivar has been around for many years, but is still not common in collections. A real little beauty, 6 inches tall or so, with an upright, almost tubular shape and slightly bulbous base. The leaves are green, tipped in red, and heavily mottled with white towards the center of the cup. Flowers are white.

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An Australian hybrid that we acquired from Keith Golinski. A stiff leaved plant with a golden green color that turns orange with a light veneer of red when grown in strong light. The anthesis cup color is red. Easy to grow and offsets well.

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A little jewel. Upright, flaring tubes grow in clusters with red leaves, splashed with green flecks and light banding on reverse. The oversize, deep bluish-purple, fragrant flowers are stunning. A rare form. Terrarium suitable.

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A small growing hybrid by Michael Kiehl. Burgundy red with green spots and blotches. Matures at 7 inches tall. Offsets are produced on long stolons. Looks best in a hanging pot or mounted.

Similar species to compacta, but larger and (we think) nicer. A large grower with light green, slightly mottled, spineless leaves which flush deep red with white speckles in the center when blooming. Pups are stoloniferous and upright.

(Blooming photo courtesy of Florida Council of Bromeliad Societies)

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A small upright, stoloniferous species who’s chief value is as a botanical because it lacks many decorative qualities. However, I and many others feel that a species plant doesn't have to be beautiful to be appreciated, and that little plants like this have their own charm. Makes a decorative cluster, good for hanging pot culture.

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A small sized, colorful, stoloniferous hybrid, with green leaves that tint yellow with red tips, in strong light. The center blushes cherry red when in bloom and the plants form attractive clusters.

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A stoloniferous, small grower with glossy, yellowish-green leaves in a funnelform rosette. Light speckling is evident above with dark purplish banding below.

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As with most plant species there are numerous clones that differ slightly from one another. Some plants are represented by only a single or just a few clones and when something slightly different appear, it causes a stir. Such is the case with this clone of Neoregelia pauciflora, still the same species but larger than the typical clone and with much gray and purple banding and abundant purple spots. The stolons on this species are especially long and huge clusters of plants can form over time if given proper conditions. Good for mounting, pot culture or hanging pots. Native to the Atlantic Forest of SE Brazil.