Aechmea magdalenae 'Quadricolor' AUSTRALIA The inflorescence is typical of

The inflorescence is typical of the species

which may be the reason they get so large

This is an interesting cross of (‘Brittle Star’ F2 x estevesii) x estevesii by our own Ray Lemieux

never before released

somewhat succulent leaves (for a Pitcairnia)

Aechmea magdalenae 'Quadricolor' AUSTRALIA The inflorescence is typical ofA large growing terrestrial species that is found from Mexico to Colombia and Ecuador. A giant grower in nature, to over six feet tall, the variety quadricolor has been cultivated as a pot plant for years and is kept much smaller. Still though with a large pot and good fertilization the plants can reach about 4 feet across. The spectacularly variegated form has a broad yellowish white stripe up the center of the leaves. The leaves bear large but well