Neoregelia 'Big Pinkie' vipp 12-4 At anthesis

At anthesis

The stem is fleshy and develops adventitious roots at the nodes which also produce leaves in clusters of three

Without a bloom it would look like a clump of grass

A small grower to only about 18 inches tall

Neoregelia 'Big Pinkie' vipp 12-4 At anthesisThis is a beautiful wide leaved plant with albomarginated leaves and pinkish concentric banding. A fairly large grower to about 24in, it is nicely conformed and brightly colored at anthesis. The center flushes pink, which spreads outwards for several inches. An Australian hybrid by Larnach, it is reported to be a cross of 'meyendorffii' x olens 'Marie' but has a distinct look and feel of concentrica. *VIPP plant is an Offset