Aechmea nudicaulis v. cuspidata VIPP 1-23-20 The spectacularly variegated form has

The spectacularly variegated form has a broad yellowish white stripe up the center of the leaves

but much larger and bright coppery red instead of green leaves

ionantha hybrids it most resembles that parent

The foliage is silver-gray below and glabrous reddish-purple above in good light

decorative black spines

Aechmea nudicaulis v. cuspidata VIPP 1-23-20 The spectacularly variegated form hasAechmea nudicaulis v. cuspidata. This is from the widely variable nudicaulis group. A medium size plant growing to 12 to 16 inches tall. A narrow tube with a deep thumb print at the base of each leaf. The leaves are dark green with red near the base. The edges have large spines. *VIPP plants are Offsets