A caulescent Peruvian plant that is quite different from other forms of this species. A stem that can reach several feet long, is covered with, 3 inch silvery leaves. A simple 12 inch or larger spike bears large deep purple flowers. An attractive plant that grows fast and produces numerous offsets from the base of the old bloom spike. This form doesn’t make roots.

One of the signature plants of the Panamanian forest; it is one of the most interesting and lovely of all Guzmanias. Its upright vase shape with leaves flaring out at the top, heavy banding with a club shaped inflorescence of bright orange and white make this an extremely decorative species. This stoloniferous plant is found from the mangrove forests to the cloud forests, but adapts well to pot culture, moist and shady.

*VIPP plants are Offsets