Propagation
Divide offsets during spring.


Botanic information
Leaf: The long oblong leaves are mid green with a coppery tinge with the centre leaves turning reddish during the flowering period. The texture is leathery and many cultivars have markings running longitudinally along the leaves.

Flower: The long lasting 3-petal tubulate flowers are arranged in an umbel-like inflorescence that is enclosed in bracts. The inflorescence is normally covered in water that is trapped in the rosette of leaves and appear during early summer.

Fruit: The small berries are viable but the plant is commonly 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.