A medium sized, upright, open vase-shaped rosette with fairly stiff leaves that are dusted with trichomes. The inflorescence is showy, a cylindrical spike of ‘match stick’ flowers of bright orange with blue petals.

A widespread species found from Mexico to Bolivia, that forms tall and tightly erect, tubular or bottle-shaped growth. There are several forms, this one being the typical or green foliaged form. A nice species for landscaping, forming attractive clusters. The inflorescence is a white cone with yellow flowers and rose bracts. Grows to about 3 feet tall. Our seeds were sourced from Lucas Assis who collected them in Minas Gerais state, in Brazil.