Aechmea aquilega variegated DYCKIA we were nearly swept away

we were nearly swept away when the water got as deep as our door handles

A spectacular helicoid species from Ecuador

The center flush at anthesis is bright crimson

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Aechmea aquilega variegated DYCKIA we were nearly swept awayAechmea aquilega variegated A beautifully variegated form of a large handsome species. This plant grows to about three feet tall with stiff leaves in an upright rosette. The inflorescence has clustered branches of yellow with pink bracts and is very colorful. However, the best part is the vividly variegated leaves which are light green with bold creamy white. This stunning form was found in Brazil. *VIPP plants are Offsets