Aechmea 'Melodrama' Size:6-inch Pot The inflorescence is typical for

The inflorescence is typical for the species

green or reddish with a short spadix within

A medium grower to 20 inches across or so

This species we got originally from the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is still unidentified but resembles strongly M

decorative and easy to grow plant

Aechmea 'Melodrama' Size:6-inch Pot The inflorescence is typical forA really fine cross, named by Grant Groves, who at the time was experimenting with cold hardy Aechmea hybrids. This plant is not only cold hardy to a light freeze, it can thrive in shade or full sun. What's more, this is a variegated sport from a solid green parent, most unusual. It is a shy bloomer, but when it does bloom, the inflorescence is a nicely branched deep pink panicle. The leaves are very showy with ivory variegation and it will take on a