Neoregelia 'Xingu' COLD HARDY not white and are a

not white and are a half-inch-plus wide

coated with a waxy powder

Somewhat slower than many cultivated Agaves

The shape of the plant is rather classic balbisiana in all aspects including size

we lost the tag on the only plant and now do not recall its exact origins

Neoregelia 'Xingu' COLD HARDY not white and are aA lovely and durable cruenta hybrid by Rafael de Faria of Rio de Janeiro (exact parentage unknown). There are two clones of this cross and this one is the red clone. A medium sized open rosette of very stiff, plastic like, red tipped leaves about 2. 5 inches wide and 20 to 24 inches across overall, are dark red with a scattering of yellow green dots. A light veneer of transparent gray bloom subdues the color of the outer ends of the leaves. Leaf