Bromelia magnifica NAVIA Brazil that may superficially resemble

Brazil that may superficially resemble a Hohnebergia and has close relatives in Aechmea

it has a reputation as a fussy grower but we do not find it difficult

A plant with relatively few leaves but leaves that are robust

These rugged houseplants are native to Africa where they're naturally drought tolerant

The base color is green but is almost completely obscured by dark purple spots and blotches

Bromelia magnifica NAVIA Brazil that may superficially resembleA medium size species that attains a height of 30 inches tall and 36 inches wide. Green, grey recurving leaves with sharp hooked spines. The plant maintains 'wooly' fibers in the leaf axils. At anthesis the inflorescence is nested in brown the brown fibers. *Leaf tips will be trimmed