Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids MALAYSIA This characteristic is rather rare

This characteristic is rather rare in the genus Bromelia

The inflorescence is an exerted scape with reddish-orange bracts and a cone-like head with yellow flowers that turn black the following day

a tall spike with a cluster of short branches

3-4 colorful Tillandsias (see assorted plants)

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