Propagation
Division of offsets during spring. Place in a well drained media and do not over water.


Botanic information
Leaf: The long linear dark green (grass-like) leaves tend to fold upwards and arch backwards when mature.

Flower: There are up to 20 small violet tubulate flowers arranged in a flattened spike that is composed of overlapping bright to dark pink bracts. It appears above the foliage from spring to summer.

Fruit: The small capsule contains seeds that have a basal plumose tail but is not commonly seen and the plant is normally reproduced vegetatively.

Culture
Temperature
The plants require a minimum temperature of 12.7şC (55şF)and may require a temperature of 24şC (75şF)to produce flowers.

Light
Most exotic bromeliaeds require bright indirect light only plants simular to Pineapples requiring full sun.

Water
These plants require well drained media and should be watered regular and kept moist but not wet. The vase forms should be filled with fresh water monthly and a humid environment is required. This may be achieved with regular misting of the foliage. Foliar fertiliser may be sprayed onto the foliage every 4 to 5 weeks during summer.

Ribbon Bush is an autumn flowering shrub that is grown as a border plant in small gardens or as an understorey plant. It is also planted in containers and in cool climates under glass as a specimen. It has a fast growth rate and establishes in 1 to 2 years and is moderately long lived.