Portea petropolitana v. extensa vipp 12-4 clustering little species with short

clustering little species with short stiff green leaves that flush golden yellow near the top of the plant

A magnificent species now listed as endangered by C

Bob Wilson said that this plant was collected by Mulford Foster in Brazil many

The description seems to fit

In cultivation this species will grow to about 18 inches in a rosette of narrow leaves with scalloped

Portea petropolitana v. extensa vipp 12-4 clustering little species with shortA classic beauty and staple in Florida landscapes. The tall, upright, somewhat bulbous based growth of light green, shiny leaves with heavy black spines and beautifully branched pink and blue inflorescence makes this plant much sought as a container specimen or landscape plant. Grows well as an epiphyte, forming very large clumps. It belongs in every collection. Perhaps all plants in cultivation in the U. S. are descended from a collection made in