$29.95
Cv. of blanchetiana
Aechmea blanchetiana 'Rubra' can be distinguished from other blanchetianas by it's infused "hot" red color when grown in full sun. It has at wide leaf and a stiff leaf form. When in a juvenile stage, or grown in shade or soft filtered light, Rubra will have a softer yellow-green coloration although it will attain it's beautiful "hot" red and yellow color when grown in sufficient light. Attains sizes of up to 36" across and 36" wide. potted specimens in the pictures are in the juvenile stage.
Picture shown is of a mature plant representing what it can look like when grown in the proper conditions.
Buyer receives offset 1/3 to 2/3 size of mature plant.
All plants shipped bare root without soil unless otherwise noted.