Aechmea orlandiana 'Ensign' sparingly The inflorescence is fairly stricta-like

The inflorescence is fairly stricta-like

but is worth the wait

The scape is floccose with white scales and the leaves are glabrous above and somewhat scurfy below

Suitable for terrariums where the tubular shape is well suited to tree frogs

Aechmea orlandiana 'Ensign' sparingly The inflorescence is fairly stricta-likeThis was one of the first $100 bromeliads we ever bought. Back in the 70s when this was new, that was the price for a pup if you could find one. In time the plant became more common and the price came down. Then as with many other plants, it sort of became rare again. A strikingly variegated form of orlandiana, Ensign is boldly candy striped with pink, white and green. Can be grown potted or mounted. A must have for any collection.