Neoregelia cruenta 'Variegated' (Rafael) VIPP 5-20-19 Not the easiest plant to

Not the easiest plant to grow either

coated with silvery trichomes and bear the impressions of other leaves on their surface

) with whip-like leaves and a bulbous base about an inch in diameter

A fast grower that quickly reaches an attractive size

Neoregelia cruenta 'Variegated' (Rafael) VIPP 5-20-19 Not the easiest plant toThis species is native to coastal Brazil in the restinga, essentially from Rio de Janeiro northward. This rare variegated sport was found there a few years ago. A stunning form of cruenta with stiff, upright spreading growth, green leaves with bold white variegation and slight red tips in a rosette up to 3 feet across. A real beauty, and as rare as they get, hardy and easy to grow.