Aechmea kuntzeana is a medium/large upright bromeliad endemic to the moist and dry forests of Bolivia. Named for it’s collector Otto Kuntze, it was described by Carl Mez in 1898.
The clone pictured on the FCBS website appears to have darker purplish leaves than my clones green ones. I was hoping that full sun and neglect would help but I believe mine will stay as green as most of the other images I’ve seen.
The inflorescence is very long lasting, with the seed pod ripening in about 5-6 months after the flower bloom. The fruit does not change color much when ready, but the seed is large and easy to grow.
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